Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson Community College is hosting a senior day on October 29. The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Students can register online at www.hutchcc.edu/dragondays.

John Deere Tech Open House

John Deere Tech, located at Fort Scott Community College, is hosting an open house on Thursday, November 11 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, November 12 from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact Mrs. Camarena.

Scholarship Essay Contest

KS Masonic Grand Lodge is holding a scholarship essay contest for KS juniors and seniors, with $12,000 in prizes awarded. Essay topic is: "How have social networking websites changed the way people interact?" Essays must be 300-500 words. Complete rules have been placed in seniors' mailboxes or can be obtained by emailing Mrs. Camarena. Essays are due to Mrs. Camarena by 10/28/10. Prizes are $500 (4 Honorable Mention winners); $1000 (4th place); $2000 (3rd place); $3000 (2nd place); $4000 (1st place).

College Visits Next Week

Tuesday, October 12 Emporia State - seminar Commons Area
Wednesday, October 13 Washburn Tech - seminar Counselor's Office

KU & KSU Scholarship Deadlines Approaching

November 1 is the priority deadline for scholarships at both KU and K-State. If you are planning to attend either school, please apply for both admissions and scholarships by this date. They will accept scholarships later (KU until Dec. 1; K-State even later); however, first consideration is given to the applications received by November 1.

World Class Mediacom Scholarship

Mediacom hosts a scholarship competition each year for students in its service area. We have had two OCHS winners in the past for $1000 scholarhsips. The application can be accessed at http://www.mediacomworldclass.com. Paper applications are also available in the counselor's office. Students must include two reference letters and a transcript with their application. Deadine is February 11, 2011.

KU Hixson Opportunity Award

KU is offering the Hixson Opportunity Award to financially enable students to attend KU who have:

• faced personal challenges or hardship
• met KU entrance criteria
• demonstrated financial need (determined by the FAFSA)
• first-generation college students will receive priority consideration.

For more information, brochures are available in the counselor's office or you can go to www.scholarships.ku.edu/hixson.shtml. Deadline is February 1.

KU School of Music Scholarships

KU School of Music offers scholarships for band, orchestra, jazz band, piano, organ, and voice. Audition dates are November 19, February 11&12, and March 11&12. For more information and an application, go to www.music.ku.edu.

ASVAB Military Entrance Test

The ASVAB Military Entrance test will be given on Friday, October 15 at 8:05 a.m. at OCHS in the choir room. The test is free and can be taken by juniors and seniors. Please contact Mrs. Camarena to sign up for the test.

K-State Dance Open House

The Department of Dance at K-State is hosting a shadow day for any high school students who want to see what a day in the life of a dance major is like. Shadow Day will be December 1. To register, fill out the form online at www.k-state.edu/dance or call Julie Pentz at 785-532-5411.