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Daily Announcements
Hamilton Heights High School
Friday, December 19, 2014
Our mission at Hamilton Heights High School is to empower students to participate in a
technologically challenging, global environment. Our school community aspires to
graduate healthy, responsible citizens who are life-long learners and creative, critical
thinkers.
Our Vision
We envision that Hamilton Heights School Corporation will consistently be ranked in the
top ten percent of the school districts in Indiana based on benchmarks for achievement,
and that our students will be equipped academically and socially to successfully perform
in and adapt to the changing global society.
Off the Grill
Classic sandwiches with specialty
features daily
Friday
12/19
Pork Chop Sandwich
Hamburger/Cheeseburger
Signature Selections
From homestyle to
international options,
offering a variety of
favorites and some custom
dishes
Chicken Nuggets
w/ Biscuit
Corner Deli
Grab & Go service
Offered Daily:
Salad Bar, PBJ Meal,
Turkey/Cheese, Sandwich,
Fruit Plate
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Happy Holidays !
ATTENTION SPEECH TEAM: Sign up sheet for the Noblesville Meet
on Saturday, Jan. 10th, is now posted. Monday after Winter Break,
Jan. 5th, is the last day to sign up for said meet. There are NO
workshops this week.
Students: Please be sure to visit your My Big Campus wall often for information
from the main office.
Hamilton Heights High School has a new Twitter page. Please look us
up
@hhhshuskies!
HUSKY FAN SHOP
www.huskyfanshoponline.com
This is the Hamilton Heights Official Store to get all of your Husky gear. We've got t-shirts,
sweatshirts, bags, hats, yard signs and much more! Run by the students of Hamilton Heights
BPA, the Husky Fan Shop will be selling husky spirit merchandise at all home Varsity games
and online at huskyfanshoponline.com.
Upcoming Athletic Events:
Friday, Dec. 19, 2014
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball (MS Night) vs. Western HS at 6:00 PM (JV), 7:30 (V)
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014
Boys Varsity Wrestling - County Tournament @ Westfield HS at 9:00 AM
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball vs. Zionsville HS @ 12:00 PM (JV), 1:30 PM (V)
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball @ Noblesville HS @ 6:00 PM (JV), 7:30 PM (V)
The Hamilton Heights vs Anderson Results from Hamilton Heights High School Wrestling Team
on Wednesday December 17, 2014 :
Final Team Results: 39-33 (WIN)… The team is now 10-2 for the season, so far… We had some
weight changes this week and some alternates that stepped up… The boys all worked hard and
got the team the win !!
Individual Results: Hamilton Heights Wrestlers
106: David Bryant (Junior) Won by Pin (3:15)… (He is ranked 5 th in the state at 106)
113: Cody Turner (Junior) Won by Forfeit (JV Alternate)
120: Chris Loy (Sophomore) Won by Decision (7-0)
126: Wilmer Morales (Sophomore) Lost by Pin (3:13) (JV Alternate) was winning the match, just got
caught…
132: Hunter Haynes (Junior) Won Pin
138: Riley White (Sophomore) Won by Decision (14-7)
145: Clayton Cowan (Sophomore) Won by Pin (1:32)
152: Luke Pieper (Junior) Lost by Pin (3:16)
160: Micah Ream (Senior) Won by Decision (9-3)
170: Isaac Ray (Senior) Won by Pin (1:38)
182: Jaleel Pugh (Junior) Lost by Decision (5-10) (He fought really hard and never gave up)
195: Forfeit
220: James Wackenhuth (Sophomore) Lost by Pin (1:59)
285: Tyler Null (Sophomore) Lost by Pin (0:57)
The 9th grade boys basketball team lost at Lapel 38-37 on Thursday night.
Drayden Thomas led Heights with 14 pts. Tyler Wiltermood had 9 pts and 8
Rebs. Grant LePoidevin had 8 pts. Colton Welch 3 pts. Sean Russell 2 pts and 7
Rebs. Owen Powell 1 point.
Guidance Announcements
Denison University hosts a week-long residential summer program in creative
writing . The Reynolds Young Writers Workshop will be held from June 14-21,
2015. The fee for the eight day program is $1,300. Please feel free to stop by the
Guidance Office if you would like more information.
Today’s students face a number of challenges that can make it difficult for them
to pursue a post-secondary degree. The Ivy Tech Associate Accelerated Program
(ASAP) offers a solution to help students overcome these challenges. ASAP
students can earn their associates degree in one year and be prepared to start
their careers or transfer to a four-year college. Please feel free to stop by the
Guidance Office to learn more about this opportunity.
Seniors: IUK’s Financial Aid Department is conducting FREE FAFSA Workshops for
seniors! IUK wants to offer assistance to students and parents so that they can
accurately complete the 2015-16 FAFSA. Please feel free to stop by the Guidance
Office if you would like more information.
Starting in 2014 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville will be offering in-state
tuition to students from Indiana. Feel free to stop by the Guidance Office to learn
more about SIEU.
The Indianapolis Zoo is looking for responsible, enthusiastic students with an
interest in working in a zoological environment, and who can interact positively with
guests. Students of all academic levels will be considered for the program. Please
feel free to stop by the Guidance office to pick up a “Zoo Teen” application. The
deadline for completed applications is December 31, 2014.
Ivy Tech is proud to present the American Honors College! American Honors is a
selective honors program at community colleges across the country for students
who want to transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. Seniors can visit www.
Apply.AmericanHonors.org to apply for this program. Please feel free to stop by
the Guidance Office to pick up a brochure.
Are you a senior who plans on attending Indiana University-Bloomington? The
Collins Living-Learning Center might be of interest to you. Collins is a close knit
community of 500 students-the smallest residence hall on campus-and also a
diverse one! For a student who wants a small college experience at a major
research university, the Collins Living-Learning Center is a wonderful choice. To
learn more about the Collins Living-Learning Center feel free to pick up a brochure
in the Guidance Office.
Seniors: The Associated Accelerated Program (ASAP) is a program at Ivy Tech
that allows students to earn a two year degree in just one year. Please stop by the
Guidance Office to learn more about this tremendously affordable way to complete
an Ivy Tech degree!
Seniors: Please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office and pick up a brochure
with in depth College Admissions Information for all Indiana public and private
Colleges. Important application fee and deadline information are included in this
document.
Are you a highly academic high school interested in the field of Medicine? The
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine might be of interest to you. Stop by
the Guidance office if you would like more information on this opportunity.
All Juniors and Seniors: Please click here for a helpful guide for SAT and ACT
Test Preparation Options. Online Test Preparation sites, local and/or Independent
Tutors, and SAT/ACT Guides are included on this from! Please feel free to print
this information off to help assist your child in preparation for taking the ACT or
SAT test.
The Navy ROTC program is a great way to get college paid for… and be part of the
Naval branch of our Armed Forces. Notre Dame is the one school in-state that has
a NROTC program, but numerous out of state universities have this opportunity.
Please feel free to pick up information in the Guidance Office, or talk with the
Navy representative who visits our school.
Are you a senior interested in Indiana State University? Sycamore Preview
Days will be held on February 16, and April 18. Please feel free to call 800-GO-TOISU for more information. In support of College GO Week ISU will waive its
standard $25 undergraduate application fee during the entire month of
September!
Scholarship Information
Seniors: The Hamilton County Masters Gardeners Association is currently
accepting applications for the 2015-16 Barney Hobbs Horticultural Scholarship.
Five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors or college students
who are residents of Hamilton County and intend to major in Horticulture or a
related subject such as agriculture, botany or landscape architecture/design.
Applications can be downloaded at www.HCMA.org. Please feel free to pick up an
application in the Guidance Office. The application deadline is March 15, 2015.
Beta Sigma Psi is proud to announce several scholarships available to Lutheran men
who will be starting college in 2015. Alumni from Beta Sigma Psi chapters at the
University of Illinois, Indiana University, and Purdue University will select wellqualified individuals to be honored with the Christian Leadership Award, a $1,500
scholarship! Please feel free to stop by the Guidance office to pick up a scholarship
application. The application deadline is February 14, 2015.
Hunter Law office is proud to award one deserving high school senior with a $500
scholarship! The Twists and Turns scholarship is open to all qualified high school
students from Hamilton County. Please feel free to pick up a scholarship
application in the Guidance Office. The application deadline is April 17, 2015.
High School Seniors interested in furthering their education at a college or
technical school could be eligible for the North Central Co-op Scholarships. Go to
www.ncc.coop to learn more about this scholarship opportunity. All completed
applications and transcripts need to be e-mailed to [email protected] by March 1, 2015.
Exceptional student leaders are invited to apply for the 2015 GE-Reagan
Foundation Scholarship Program. This program annually rewards up to 20 collegebound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and
citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships. For more information you may
contact the programs administrator at [email protected]. Feel
free to follow the Reagan Foundation on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. The
application deadline is January 8, 2015.
The Prindle Institute of Ethics at Depauw University is delighted to announce their
first annual High School Essay Contest. Five high school students will be awarded
$300 for submitting the best essays. The topic question is: Should the United
States enact travel bans to regions with Ebola outbreaks? Go to
http://www.prindlepost.org/highschoolessay/ for more information. The deadline
for submissions is January 10, 2015.
Seniors: The Knights of Pythias-Grand Domain of Indiana Scholarship Program
may of interest to you. You must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average to apply. Please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office to pick up an
application. The application deadline is January 25, 2015.
Are you a senior interested in majoring in Business at Ball State University next
fall? The Miller Scholarship and Miller Business Scholarship might be of interest
to you. To be considered for the Miller Scholarship, applicants must have high
grades and test scores. The current Miller Scholarship recipient had a cumulative
GPA of 3.82, a mean SAT score of 1850 and an average composite score for the
ACT was 28. All scholarship materials must be received by Ball State by January
31, 2015. Program information, application, and current student profiles are
available at www.bsu.edu/business/millerscholars.
Are you a senior interested in attending the University of Dayton? UD is pleased
to offer the opportunity to award one graduating senior the Leadership in Service
Scholarship worth $2,500 annually. Please feel free to stop by the Guidance Office
if you would like more information about this scholarship opportunity. The
scholarship deadline is January 31, 2015.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship seeks to invest in students who
are exemplary role models in their communities and have initiative to fulfill their
educational goals. Graduating seniors should visit www.rmhc.org for more
information or apply today at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC. The application
deadline is January 20, 2015.
Are you a senior who plans on pursuing further education with either a major or
minor in Music? Do you have a cumulative GPA above a “C” average? The Hamilton
County Choral Club Scholarship ($500) might be of interest to you. Please feel
free to pick up an application in the Guidance Office. The application deadline is
February 1, 2015.
Are you a senior interested in pursuing an accredited post- secondary educational
program in fashion design? The “Aspiring Fashion Professional” Scholarship might
be of interest to you. Please go to http://www.fashion-schools.org/ and find more
information (at the bottom of the page) about this $1,000 scholarship. The
application deadline is June 1, 2015.
Are you a senior interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited
post-secondary institution? The “Aspiring Animation Professional” Scholarship
might be of interest to you. Go http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find
(right side of page) eligibility information. The application deadline is June 1, 2015.
Are you a senior planning to pursue a career in a health-related field at a postsecondary college, university, or technical school? The PHP Scholarship Program
might be of interest to you. Go to www.phpni.com and click on the “2014-15
Scholarship Program” article on the home page to learn more about this scholarship
opportunity. The deadline for submission is February 20th, 2015. You must have a
minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
The Christian Connector provides a FREE Christian college information service as
well as a $2,500 Christian college drawing. Students can simply log onto
www.ChristianConnector.com to request information and automatically be entered
in the $2,500 scholarship drawing!