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WEEKLY CALENDAR
Week 33
UTICA HIGH SCHOOL CHIEFTAINS
APR13 – APR18, 2015
Monday
4/13/15
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Sounding Board Meeting
SAT Awareness Workshop @ Ford II PAC
Main Office
PAC
9:30am
6:30pm
Tuesday
4/14/15
REGULAR SCHEDULE
M-Step Testing - Juniors
Utica United
Tutoring
Forensics Regionals @ Utica
Girls Varsity Softball @ Romeo High School Double Header
Girls JV Softball @ Romeo High School Double Header
Boys Varsity Baseball @ St. Clair High School
Boys JV Baseball vs. St. Clair High School
Boys Freshman Baseball vs. L’Anse Creuse North High School
Girls Freshman Softball vs. L’Anse Creuse North High School
Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Cousino High School
Room 166
Media Center
Home
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7:00am
2:15-3:15pm
3:30-7:00 pm
4:00PM
4:00PM
4:30PM
4:30PM
4:30PM
4:30PM
5:00PM
REGULAR SCHEDULE
M-Step Testing - Juniors
Key Club
Chess Club
Boys Varsity Baseball vs.St. Clair High School
Boys JV Baseball @ St. Clair High School
Girls Varsity Tennis @ Lakeview
Girls JV Soccer vs. Stevenson High School
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Stevenson High School
Room 167
Home
Away
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6:55am
6:30am
4:30PM
4:30PM
4:00PM
5:00PM
6:30PM
REGULAR SCHEDULE
M-Step Testing - Juniors
Hispanic Honor Society
Tutoring
Senior Speech Contest
Annual College Fair @ Ford
Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Anchor Bay High School
Boys Varsity Golf @ Port Huron Northern
Boys JV Golf @ Port Huron Northern
Boys Varsity Track @ Chippewa Valley High School
Girls Varsity Track @ Chippewa Valley High School
Boys Varsity Baseball @ St. Clair High School
Boys JV Baseball vs. St. Clair High School
Boys Freshman Baseball vs. Grosse Pointe South.
Girls Varsity Softball @ Lake Shore High School
Girls JV Softball vs. Lake Shore High School
Girls Freshman Soccer vs. Dakota High School
Girls Freshman Softball vs. Grosse Pointe South
Room 116
Media Center
Main Office
PAC
Away
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Home
Home
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Home
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Home
7:00am
2:15-3:15pm
1:15pm
6:30-8pm
TBA
2:45PM
2:45PM
4:00PM
4:00PM
4:30PM
4:30PM
4:30PM
4:30PM
4:30PM
4:30PM
4:30PM
Wednesday
4/15/15
Thursday
4/16/15
Friday
4/17/15
REGULAR SCHEDULE
M-Step Testing - Juniors
Payday Breakfast
Friday
cont’d
4/17/15
Saturday
4/18/15
Boys Varsity Golf Elks Invitational @ Elks Golf Club (Other)
Boys Freshman Baseball vs. Eisenhower
Girls Varsity Softball vs. Dakota High School
Girls Varsity Tennis @ Lamphere High School
Girls JV Softball vs. Dakota High School
Girls Freshman Softball vs. Eisenhower
Girls JV Soccer @ Ford II High School
Girls Varsity Soccer @ Ford II High School
Away
Home
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9:00AM
4:30PM
4:30PM
4:30PM
4:30PM
4:30PM
5:30PM
7:00PM
Girls Varsity Softball vs. Marine City Double Header
Home
10:00AM
Looking Ahead:
Senior Panoramic Picture
April 21st
UHS Theatre - Lovely Lovely Valentine April 23rd-25th
College Day
April 24th
PAYDAY BREAKFAST
Thank you to the English Dept. for the wonderful breakfast!
Our next payday breakfast will be on Friday, April 17th hosted by the Special Services, EL, and Aides.
ATTENTION 9TH AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Beginning in spring 2016, all Michigan high school juniors will take the Scholastic
Aptitude Test (SAT) as part of the required state assessments. ACT will no longer
be required. To share information with you about this important transition, Utica Community
Schools invite all current 9th and 10th grade students and their parents to attend:
SAT Awareness Workshop
Monday, April 13 – 6:30 p.m.
at Henry Ford II High School
11911 Clinton River Road, Sterling Heights 48313
Featured speakers will include:
Hoor Bhranpuri, Senior District Director, The College Board
Kim Charland, UCS Director of Assessments
The workshop is free. Hope to see you there!
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COLLEGE INFORMATION
The UCS College Fair is this Thursday, April 16 from 6:30-8:00 pm at Henry Ford II. Come and speak
with the admissions advisors about their schools. All in-state and numerous out-of-state schools will be in
attendance.
The Citadel is hosting their Open House called Discover the Citadel on Friday, April 17. If you are
looking at a federal service academy, senior military college and are interested in ROTC
scholarships, check this out. Registration begins promptly at 12:30 pm in the lobby of Mark Clark
Hall. Space is extremely limited, so timely registration is preferred. Register by calling 800-868-1842.
James Madison College (within MSU) welcomes high school juniors and their families to join us for our
upcoming Junior Visit Days. These programs are specifically tailored for high school juniors and will
introduce students to James Madison College, MSU's Residential College of Public and International
Affairs. Sessions will include presentations from James Madison College, MSU Admissions, MSU
Honors College, a student panel, and tours of academic areas of Case Hall. The final spring date is April 17. You
can register online for all Junior Visit Days.
Oakland University has their Human Health Day THIS Saturday, April 18. Come and check out the School of
Nursing and the School of Health Sciences. The event runs from 9 am – noon, with check in at 8:30 am. To
learn more about research opportunities and admission requirements as well as scholarship prospects, register
at www.Oakland.edu/visit.
Next Friday, April 24, is College Day and we are asking ALL SENIORS to wear t-shirts or sweatshirts
indicating the school they will be attending in the fall. Show your upcoming college pride! 2nd hr.
competition.
CHECK OUT THE CAREER CENTER FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS.
MSU Harold I. Gach Memorial Scholarship
For incoming freshman from Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties who have personally battled cancer or who have
been impacted by cancer through a parent who may have suffered with the disease. This scholarship is intended to
encourage students who have demonstrated capacity to achieve educational goals, the motivation to achieve these goals
and the initiative to seek opportunities to further their progress. Apply online at MSU.edu and search for Gach
Scholarship.
Deadline is April 15, 2015
Student View Scholarship Program
This website has information about applying for other scholarships as well. Visit www.student-view.com for more
information and to apply.
Deadline is April 22, 2015.
Student View Scholarship Program
The Student-View Scholarship Program is a unique opportunity for students. The following prizes will be awarded: one
$4,000, two $1,000, ten - $500. Students need to complete a 20 minute survey about local colleges to be entered into the
random drawing. Log on to www.student-view.com
Deadline is April 22, 2015.
Credit Union ONE William G. Coyne Scholarship Program
To qualify you must be a graduating senior, whose family is a member of Credit Union ONE for a minimum of 6 months,
minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed 30 hours of documented, qualified community service during junior/senior year.
Applications available online at http://www.cuone.org/about/scholarships.aspx Deadline is May 1, 2015.
Eastern Michigan University Alumni Association Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,250 per year for up to 4 years. Applicants must be admitted to EMU, have a minimum 3.2 GPA and
must be sponsored by a parent or grandparent who is an EMU Alumnus. Applications are available online at
emich.edu/alumni
Deadline is May 1, 2015.
Detroit Economic Club Scholarship Program
Award Amount: 2 - $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors. Scholarships are renewable for up to three
years. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.2; demonstrate leadership and character through extracurricular
activities, service in school and in their community, volunteer involvement and paid work experience, demonstrated
financial need based on completion of the FAFSA, and overcoming hardship to achieve both academic and personal
goals. Visit www.cfsem.org, click on scholarships, and scroll to the Detroit Economic Club. Deadline is May 1, 2015.
Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan
A variety of scholarships and awards are available to graduating seniors in Southeastern Michigan. Visit www.cfse.org
and click on Scholarships for a list to apply.
Priority deadline is May 1, 2015.
ARAB AMERICAN CHALDEAN COUNCIL (ACC)
ACC’s Scholarship Awards Program is available once a year to graduating high school seniors. Scholarships are based
on academic excellence and financial need. Applicants must be a high school senior, who has been accepted to college,
with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and has demonstrated extracurricular/ volunteer activities. Please visit the counseling office
for an application.
Deadline: May 1, 2015
AAA MICHIGAN SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL
Students that are able to show documented proof of being a Michigan safety patrol, have good academic standing, and
have participated in community and extracurricular activities can compete for 4-$1,000 awards. Applications are available
in counseling.
Deadline: May 1, 2015
B. Davis Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000. This website has information about applying for other scholarships as well. Information and
application available online at www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm Deadline is May 25, 2015.
HOMER VAN HOLLENBECK FOUNDATION
$2,000 scholarships will be awarded to hardworking student in the Macomb County Area. Students interested must have
a min. GPA of 2.5; demonstrate a hardship, and plans on attending college full-time beginning in fall of 2015. Please see
Dr. Krolczyk in counseling for an application.
Deadline: May 31, 2015
FASHION SCHOOL; 2 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
1. The first scholarship is "Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded
to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested
students can visit this link http://www.fashion-schools.org/ and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page and
click on it.
Deadline: June 1, 2015.
FASHION SCHOOL; 2 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2. The 2nd Scholarship is the "Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program. This is the 4th year we are
awarding this scholarship for AnimationCareerReview.com. We are offering high school seniors the opportunity to win a
$1,000 scholarship. This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an
accredited post-secondary school or college. We ask that you have interested students visit our
website, http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find eligibility information along with the online application. The
scholarship will be on the right side of the page and click on it.
Deadline: June 1, 2015.
Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is available to seniors that are current or former athletes. Students need to write a 400-500 word
essay “describing how the lessons you have learned through playing sports have positively impacted you as you pursue
your college education.” Application can be submitted online at http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarshipcontest.htm
Deadline: June 1, 2015
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
This scholarship is available to all high school junior and seniors that have the ambition to succeed. The program will be
awarding up to $1,000 to winners. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the
website http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: June 15, 2014
Brandon Bonkowski Scholarship
High school seniors that had to overcome some form of learning disability can write a 300-500 word essay explaining the
disability and how they persevered to overcome it. Examples of conditions include ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, and
dyslexia. Graduating seniors without a disability have a 2.5 GPA or better, plan on attending a college or university can
submit a 300-500 word essay on “10 reasons why you are awesome.” Both scholarship opportunities offer $1,000 in
reward. Submissions and questions can be sent to [email protected]
Deadline: June 15, 2014
American Legion Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and awards are available to junior and graduating seniors in Michigan. More information is
available online at http://michiganlegion.org/pages/scholar.html or email [email protected] for a packet.
Big sun Young Atheletes Scholarship
$500 scholarship. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. For
more information, visit www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline is June 19, 2015
AES Engineers Scholarship
Award Amount: $500. Scholarship is awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays
submitted. Visit www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm for more information. Deadline is October 7, 2015.
Students must first apply to the university to be considered
Alma College
There are a range of scholarship offerings for students with a 3.5 GPA and 23 ACT score. Additional performance awards,
up $1,000, available for students interested in art and music. Special interest scholarships are also available through the
alumni connections in areas such as pre-law or religious leadership. For more information visit
http://www.alma.edu/admissions/financial-aid/grants-scholarships/
Adrian College
Scholarship ranging from $9,000- $14,000 are available for students with a 3.3 GPA and 22 on the ACT. Adrian is
committed to helping students make college more affordable. Contact Emily, the admission representative at 1-800-8772246 or [email protected] for questions regarding funding.
Ball State University (Ohio)
Students with a 3.0 GPA automatically qualify for $10,500 (ACT scores not a factor). Other types of scholarships and
grants are available. For more information, peruse bsu.edu/admissions/scholarships
Central Michigan University
Central offers automatic merit based scholarships. Prestige: 3.25 GPA and ACT score of 27= $6,000 year for 4 years.
Excellence: 3.0 GPA and ACT score of 23 = $4,500 year for 4 years. Success: 3.0 GPA and ACT score of 23=$3,000 a
year for 4 years. Other scholarships are available. For more information, visit
https://go.cmich.edu/tuitionandaid/undergraduate/Pages/scholarships.aspx
Ferris State University
Any student that has a 3.0 GPA and 21 on the ACT is eligible for merit based scholarships. Students can utilize the net
price calculator, located on the home website, to determine scholarship award money based on academic standing. For
more information visit www.ferris.edu or call 1-800-433-7747
Eastern Michigan University
Students with a 3.0 or higher GPA, and 20 or above on the ACT are eligible for the Emerald Scholarship at EMU. This is
$4,000 a year, renewable for four years. To view additional loan and grant opportunities, please visit
www.emich.edu/admissins/scholarships
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Kettering University
Any student that has a 3.0 GPA and 24 on the ACT is eligible for a merit based scholarship of $13,000 a year. Visit
http://www.kettering.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/affordability for more information.
Lawrence Technological University
Any student that has a 3.0 GPA and a 24 on the ACT is eligible for merit based scholarships. As the GPA and Act combo
increases, so does the scholarship award amount. To apply for scholarships and scholarship competitions, please visit
[email protected] for more information.
Oakland University
Any student that has a 3.4 GPA and 23 on the ACT is eligible for scholarships. Students that have had a family member
(parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, or uncle) that has attended the university can also receive $3,000 a year for four years
(this is a separate scholarship application). Please visit www.Oakland.edu/financialservices for more information on
scholarship opportunities.
Regency Beauty Institute
Interested students can earn up to $5,000 in scholarship to help fund their educational venture. The institute is looking for
stand out entries in the makeover challenge. Visit http://www.regency.edu/gocosmo/scholarship/ for more information.
Western Michigan University
Merit and need-based scholarships are offered. After students apply to the university, they are considered for award
money if they have a 3.7 GPA and 26 on the Act. Students can also apply for departmental scholarships (based on major)
and endowed scholarships. Please visit www.wmich.edu/admissions/schlarships to learn more about award money
opportunities.
SENDING ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS
When you are applying to college, you must also register at www.parchment.com to have your transcripts sent to the
college or university of your choice.
SCHOLARSHIP EXPERTS.COM
A range of scholarships are available at this site. Deadlines and requirements vary.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
A range of scholarships are available for college for students to apply for online. This can be accomplished through
www.cfsem.org/SCHOLARSHIPS
FASTWEB.COM
Students complete a profile and then receive information on scholarships that match their profile. When completing the
profile, students must have a valid email for information/links to be sent to. Visit www.fastweb.com to complete the profile.