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Monday, September 16, 2019


Posted Date: 09/16/2019

Monday, September 16, 2019

All Students - If you are interested in attending a Historically Black College or University, there in an upcoming opportunity you won't want to miss.  Students in grades 9 through 12 can attend this event on Saturday, September 21st.  The HBCU College Fair will be held at Chateau Rouge On The Bayou, 320 Virginia Street in Monroe.  This is a come and go activity from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.  Prizes and giveaways will be available.  

Seniors - Many of you have questions about completing the FAFSA - Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  The window to complete your FAFSA does not open until October 1st.  You are welcome to complete the application on your own, but you may want to wait.  The counselors will be meeting with all TOPS 

University Seniors in October to start the process.  We will work with students in Mr. Aswell and Mr. Adams classes on 10/22 and we will see seniors in Mr. Breen and Mr. Walker on 10/24.  We will meet with seniors on the TOPS Tech pathway in the spring.

Seniors - Grambling High School Day in upon us.  If you want to participate, pick up a registration form in guidance and sign the attendance roster.  You will need to register online.  The registration fee is $25 and includes a Game Ticket, Meal Ticket and T-Shirt.  If you register after September 20th, the fee is $30.  You can drive yourself, go with a family member or ride the bus that will depart from Wossman High School at 7:00 on Saturday, October 12th.  Be sure to have your permission slip signed by a parent and with you if you intend to take the bus.  Parents are encouraged to attend as well and are allowed on the bus.

Seniors - Remember to keep a copy of your agenda or other college visit documents if you make a college visit on a school day.  Your absence is considered excused if you can show Mrs. Rogers proof of attendance.  

Seniors - Keep in mind that October is College Application Month.  You can apply to college now, but you may want to wait if you wish to have more direct help.  A computer lab will be open every Wednesday in October starting at noon.  We will also have set days that representatives from ULM, LA Tech and LA Delta Community College will be in the labs to assist with the application process.  We are hoping to set a date with Grambling soon as well.

Art Club members and officers, Mrs. Lengefeld needs all applications and money by Monday, Sept. 16th.  She currently has several students who have paid, but have not turned in an application, and some who have turned in an application, but have not paid.  Please take care of this ASAP as she will be placing the club t-shirt order Monday afternoon and will NOT be ordering extra t-shirts.

Attention Student Council members, your $25 dues must be paid by Friday or you will not be able to get your shirt ordered.  Remember dues must be paid online and you can note your shirt size when ordering.   Please see one of the advisors if you can’t make the payment deadline. 

Seniors - If you have experienced homelessness, there is a scholarship just for you.  The Schoolhouse Connection Youth Scholarship Program provides scholarships to youth who have experienced homelessness to ensure their completion of a post-secondary education program.  The program also helps build a stable peer and adult support network for recipients, before, during, and after their college careers, and into their transition into the workforce.  Pick up a flyer on the wall in guidance soon or check out the website link in the guidance area of gorebs.org.  The deadline for applying is November 10th.

Remember the Coca Cola Scholarship window is still open, but the deadline to apply is October 31st .  You can find the link under the guidance area of gorebs.org as well.  

Are you ready to see some WMHS teachers and students strut their stuff on the runway? If so, plan on attending the annual WMHS cheer booster Rebel Runway. This event will take place at 6:00 on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the West Monroe Convention Center. Tickets are $40, and the show will be one to remember! You may purchase a ticket from Mrs. Hunt or Mrs. Arant no later than Friday, September 20.

 

 

 

The girls and boys cross country teams both started the year off with victories at our home meet. 

Girls were led by Anna Grace McDuffie, Alexus Sims, and Faith Scarbrough. They finished second, third and fourth overall. Other top finishers were Riley Jo Hall, Laura Katherine Dupuy and Pressly Givens. 

Boys swept the first four places - Jon Avery, Christian Grant, Baylor Picard and Triston Ervin. Other top finishers were Daniel Rowland, David Bennett, and Tanner Bentz. 

Students - The University of Louisiana at Monroe has several upcoming events you may be interested in attending.  

September 28th is Warhawk Weekend.  Register today to get a hawk's eye view of what it takes to become a Warhawk.  Go to ulm.edu/visit.

October 16th is VAPA Day at ULM.  Find out more about becoming a visual and performing arts student on our local university campus.  Just google VAPA Day at ULM.

November 9th is Browse on the Bayou.  Browse on the Bayou is a specially designed campus visit day for prospective students. Go to browse and visit with faculty and current students to learn about ULM's academic degree programs and student life!  Find out more and register at ulm.edu/visit.

Seniors - ULM also has many scholarships open and ready for you to apply.  Just go to applyulm and click on the scholarship tab.  Don't forget - The early bird gets the worm.  Seriously!

Seniors - Remember that October will be here before you know it.  We will ask you to wear a college shirt every Tuesday to show your school pride during College Application Month. Be sure to get a shirt to show us where you are heading, where you have applied or which university just has your heart.  Let's be an example to the younger students on our campus and keep everyone focused on the future.

Seniors - Also remember to follow our Facebook page and check the guidance area of our website regularly for updates and scholarship information.  

Students and Teachers - ACT has a new way to prep for the exam.  It's called ACT Academy.  

ACT Academy™ is a free online learning tool and test practice program designed to help you get the best score possible on the ACT test and well on your way to college and career success.  This program is personalized and designed to help whether you have taken the ACT before or not.  You can sign up for the full length test practice and support or just prep by sections you want to strengthen.  Students, Teachers and Parents can sign up for the support.

First key club event is scheduled for Sept 28th. We will unload pumpkins at the pumpkin patch. Join the Key Club Google classroom (code posted in science wing) or listen to KREB announcements for upcoming events or check your extra-curricular page on gorebs.org.

History Club applicants who received a confirmation email of membership acceptance must pay their $15 dues by TODAY via Grebs.org.  

The advisors and officers of student council want to congratulate all the new members of student council.  You should have received a letter in your homeroom teachers box informing you of the next steps you need to take.   Also, Thank you to all that applied, if you did not get in this time we encourage you to apply again in the spring.  

You can begin signing up for the next driver's ed class anytime now.  You can sign up with Coach Osborne in the PE gym between 1st thru 4th periods.  You must have 295 dollars in cash or a money order at the time of sign up.  You can also sign up and pay online at gorebs.org  You must possess a temporary permit before the first day of class.  You will need a school enrollment form which you can pick up in the main office and take with you to the DMV.

Attention FCS Members:

You can now order your T-Shirts on the West Monroe High School Website.  Look under the Parents & Students Tab and find Online School Payments.  Scroll down to Fellowship of Christian Students and order your shirt.  It's that easy!  The link will be live for two weeks only so don't postpone ordering your shirt.  

Today start Constitution Week (Tuesday is Constitution Day). In honor of our Constitution, we have a trivia announcement:

George Washington served as president of the Constitutional Convention, but did not speak during any of the proceedings until the Convention’s final day.  During the Convention, he sat in a chair that had a representation of half a sun on the top, which Benjamin Franklin regularly gazed at during troublesome moments of the proceedings. Asked why, he said he was unable to decide if the sun was rising or setting. Only when the Constitution was signed did Franklin decide the sun was rising.  Franklin, at age 81, was the oldest delegate, and had to be helped to sign his name.

Go Rebs!