2. National Breast Cancer Month “Lend a hand and join the fight.”

3. W EEKLY B ULLETIN “ A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.” - Max Lucado

4. W.O.W Leadership Capacity to lead

5. Homecoming Week Activities October 17-21, 2011 M ONDAY : Fake an Injury Day (NO crutches, canes, or walkers)

6. T UESDAY Generation Day Freshmen--babies Sophomores--Toddlers Juniors—Adults Seniors--Elders

7. Wednesday Hippie Day (1960's theme)

8. Thursday Cowboy Day

9. Friday Spirit Day

10. Scholarship Information

11. The application is now open. Merit based scholarship. Applicants should have strong leadership skills, GPA 3.0, extracurricular activities, including community service. Scholarships range from $10,000 to $20,000. Applicants must apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org

12. *2011-2012 Principal’s Leadership Award Scholarship The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and Herff will Co-sponsor the 2011-2012 Principal’s Leadership Award. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $12,000 and will be awarded to 100 outstanding seniors from all 50 states. Winners are selected on the basis of their leadership skills, academic record, volunteer work, etc. Nominees should be in the top 20% of their class.

13. *2011-2012 Principal’s Leadership Award Scholarship School Nomination Required. Any student who would like to be considered for this scholarship See Ms. Roxanne or Ms. Kathy in Guidance to receive the information to apply. Deadline to submit application to Guidance is November 22, 2012.

14. The Gates Millennium Scholarships are awarded to students who are American Indian/Alaska Native, African American, Asian/Pacific American, and Hispanic American.

15. Applicants should meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Plan to enter a 4-year university. GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) Demonstrate leadership abilities through participating in community service/ extracurricular activities. Applicants should meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Plan to enter a 4-year university. GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) Demonstrate leadership abilities through participating in community service/ extracurricular activities.

16. The scholarship can be accessed online at www.gmsp.org. If you have any questions please contact the Gates Office at 1-877-690-4677 or Ms. Brenda Cummings YDS Counselor, Ms. Venega or Ms. Kathy Locklear in guidance. Scholarship applications must be submitted online by January 10, 2012. The scholarship can be accessed online at www.gmsp.org. If you have any questions please contact the Gates Office at 1-877-690-4677 or Ms. Brenda Cummings YDS Counselor, Ms. Venega or Ms. Kathy Locklear in guidance. Scholarship applications must be submitted online by January 10, 2012.

19. NASSP/Herff Jones Principal’s Leadership Aware Scholarship Program Ranging from $1000- $12,000 will be awarded 100 seniors from 50 states Winners are selected by leadership skills, academic record, volunteer work, etc.

20. NASSP/Herff Jones Principal’s Leadership Aware Scholarship Program Students CANNOT apply; must be NOMINATED by their high school. 1 student may be nominated per high school Nominees will be in 20% of their class

21. NASSP/Herff Jones Principal’s Leadership Aware Scholarship Program Students will leadership skills and are not in 20% can still be nominated Please see Ms. Venega in Guidance if interested Deadline for prescreen application is November 11, 2011

22. NC State University (College of Textiles) Ten $47,000 scholarships will be awarded to freshmen entering the College of Textiles each year. This scholarship will cover over 60% of the basic in-state cost of attending NC State University.

23. NC State University(College of Textiles) Students interested in being NOMINATED for this scholarship please see Ms. Venega in Guidance. Deadline for prescreen application to Guidance in October 26, 2011.

24. UNC-Chapel Hill (The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship) Full undergraduate support for student writers. Complete information is available on the University’s website at http://englishcomplit.unc.edu /creativ/scholarships/tws. http://englishcomplit.unc.edu /creativ/scholarships/tws Deadline: November 1, 2011

25. Davidson College (John Montgomery Belk Scholarship) The Belk Scholarship recognizes and awards students of demonstrated superior intellectual and personal achievement and significant leadership. If interested see Ms. Venega in Guidance.

26. Davidson College (John Montgomery Belk Scholarship) Up to 8 scholars will be chosen in Davidson’s Class of 2016, each receiving an annually renewable scholarship equal to the college’s fees (valued in 2011- 12 at $49,723.) Deadline for prescreen application is Nov. 4, 2011.

27. Emory University (Atlanta Georgia) Merit-based scholarships are available for students who are interested in attending Emory University. NOMINATION REQUIRED Deadline: November 8, 2011

28. Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program The Horatio Alger Association of distinguished Americans is dedicated to the simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles. Must submit an ONLINE application at www.horatioalger.org www.horatioalger.org Deadline: October 30, 2011

29. To be eligible for this scholarship : Applicants must have strong commitment to complete a bachelor’s degree, Critical financial aid $50,000 or less, extracurricular activities GPA 2.0 Resident/citizen of the U.S. Students

30. 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program recognizes high school youth 9 th - 12 th solely on the basis of volunteer work in their communities after September 1, 2010. Essay required School nomination required

31. Winners will receive $1,000, a silver medallion, and a paid trip to Washington D.C. See Ms. Venega or Ms. Kathy in Guidance if interested Deadline: October 28, 2011 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

32. UNC-Charlotte (The Levine Scholars Program) 4 year scholarship includes full tuition, room, a grant to 4 summer experiences that will develop leadership skills, social awareness, and an international perspective Valued at $90,000 for in state students

33. UNC-Charlotte (The Levine Scholars Program) Application must be completed ONLINE by November 8, 2011 Please see Ms. Venega in Guidance if interested by October 12, 2011

34. *The University of Alabama A completed admissions application will need to be submitted to The University of Alabama before completing the scholarship application. Applicants may complete the scholarship application online, found at (mybama.ua.edu.) Deadline: December 1, 2012.

35. *Appalachian State University Students must apply for admission before the first application deadline, December 1, 2010, and must also submit their scholarship application through First Connections by December 1, 2012.

36. College Application Week November 14-18, 2011 Last year… 5 days 116 school districts 470 high schools 44,000 applications 1 common dream achieved

37. SAT Prep 2-Day Workshop October 25 and 26, 2011 Featuring Dr. Joseph Aicher Jr. Day 1: 8:30am -12:30pm Day 2: 8:30am - 12:30pm (On Day 2, at 5:00pm Dr. Aicher will consult with students and parents about their test results) This workshop is limited to 30 students Students MUST bring pencils, paper, and a calculator to the workshop. Sign up in the Guidance Office TODAY!

38. SAT & ACT Announcement Seniors and Juniors: If you eat free or reduced lunch you may be eligible for a fee waiver for the SAT Test and College Applications. See your Guidance Counselor for information.

39. The Gertrude Oxendine Locklear Drug Awareness Contest Monday, October 31 st, 2011 Open to grades 9-12 For more information see Mrs. Shantonia Bullard in the Art Department or Ms. Venega McArthur in guidance.

40. STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS !! You will always miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

41. “Remember the 60’s” auditions! October 24 th, 25 th, and 26 th from 3:10pm-5:10pm. Meet in room 809. You do not have to be a Theater student to audition.

42. Attention HOSA Members: Anyone interested in attending the state fair on October 20 with HOSA must have permission slip and cans to Sue Patterson by this Friday, October 14.

43. AVIATION DAY Any sophomore interested in attending Aviation Day, please see Ms. Leslie Epps Jacobs in guidance.

44. STUDENT OF EXCELLENCE Student of Excellence applications for ALL grade levels are available in guidance and are due back to the counselor on November 18, 2011.

45. The ASVAB will be given on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in the media center. Please sign up in guidance by October 10, 2011.

46. Youth Rally at the football field on October 31 @ 6:30.

47. JOIN THE ART CLUB! Students who are in Art class or have taken an art class may join the Art Club! See Mrs. Godwin in room 802. Price is : $15.00

48. NASA & AISES NASA & AISES Club T-shirts for sale!!! Purchase in YDS for $12.00

49. ATTENTION STUDENTS Students may register online for the SAT/ACT Test or pick up an application in Guidance. Register before it is too late!

50. STUDENTS Dress for Success every Thursday!!!! Please participate

51. Dress for Success MALES: Shirt/ tie Khaki/ Slacks Dress shoes FEMALES: Church dress Dressy pant suits Dress shoes

52. Dressing for Success Teachers are encouraged to offer classroom incentives to students who “Dress for Success.” Each week a student will be randomly selected by administration to receive a $10 gift card to www.MyLocker.net for the purchase of Purnell Swett gear.

53. S TUDENT A CCIDENT I NSURANCE Students if you are interested in Student Accident Insurance we do have the forms in the Main Office---Homeroom teachers also received a handout with a web- site so that you can go on-line and register.

54. November 5, 2011 SAT Test is October 7, 2011. Late fee required date is October 8-21, 2011. December 10, 2011 ACT Test is November 4, 2011. Late fee required date is November 5-18, 2011. Students may register online for the SAT/ACT Test or pick up an application in Guidance. SAT & ACT DEADLINES!

55. If a student signs up for Driver’s Education and then drops the class, they must wait until all students have had a chance to take the class, before signing up again.

56. Listen Up! If you’re not present the first day of Driver’s Education you will not be enrolled on the second day unless you have a doctor’s note.

57. HOSA Club Anyone interested in joining HOSA please pay $20 to Sue Patterson, Tina Hunt, or Tyra Moore.

58. ART CLUB Congratulations to Jessica White, Art IV-A for being the 2 nd place winner in the Robeson County fair Art Competition in Lumberton, NC.

59. RAMS ATHLETICS

60. TENNIS GIRLS Larissa Lowry and Kali Strickland qualified for the NCHSAA East Regional tennis tournament next Friday and Saturday (Oct. 21-22) @ Terry Sanford High School and Mazarick Park in Fayetteville.

61. CONGRATULATIONS The doubles tandom of Lowry and Strickland, seeded fourth, finished third at the Southeastern 4-A Conference Tournament by upsetting Hoke’s third-seeded team.

62. Monday, October 17 6:00 pm Varsity Volleyball at Home vs. Lumberton (1st Round of Conference Tournament) 7:00 pm Boy’s Soccer at Hoke

63. Lady Rams Basketball Any young lady interested in playing basketball must go by Coach D’s office in YDS and receive a preseason workout packet. – Coach Danyel

64. PSHS Swim Team! Any male or female interested in joining the PSHS Swim Team this year should come by the A.D’s office to sign up. – Mr. Jerome Hunt

65. SEE IT @ IHIGH: GO TO IHIGH FOR ALL ‘RAMS’ SPORTS, PHOTOS, STORIES, EVENTS, AND ALL RAMS SCHEDULES, AND S. E. C SCHEDULES AS WELL. ( WWW. SWETTRAMS. IHIGH. COM )

66. PSHS RAMS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 9……………….NEW HANOVER Sept. 16……………..@ SOUTH ROBESON Sept. 23……………….OPEN Sept. 30………………..SCOTLAND Oct. 7…………………….@ RICHMOND Oct. 14……………………@ PINECREST Oct. 21……………………HOKE Oct. 28……………………..LUMBERTON

67. The Athletic Dept. will be selling Pre- safe Tickets for Friday Nights Home Football Play- off game. Students may purchase Tickets on all lunches, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Cost of each Ticket is $7.00. The General public may purchase Tickets in the Main Office From 8 Am Till 3Pm on those same days. November 9, 2011

68. CLASS OF 2012: Saving the best for last

69. GATES MILLENNIUM Any senior student interested in applying for the 2012 Gates Millennium Scholarship please see Ms. Venega in Guidance. An informational session with Mr. Eric Locklear will be held on Monday, October 21 st, 2011 at 2:30pm in the media center. You must sign up in guidance to attend.

70. Seniors interested in taking the compass test for any Community College in the state of NC need to sign up in the guidance office. The first 23 students will be tested on February 7, 2012 @ 8:30am. Transportation will be provided to RCC. For additional information, see Ms. Venega in guidance.

71. SENIORS We need you to turn in one Senior picture to Morgan Revels by Wednesday, October 19, 2011. -Thanks, Yearbook Committee

72. Attention Seniors, if you have been awarded any scholarships please bring in your letter to Guidance.

73. Working Seniors: Any Seniors working after school, please contact Ms. Harris in Room 210. You might be entitled to a unit of CREDIT toward High School Graduation.

74. Seniors— The scholarship sheet #2 is available online on Purnell Swett’s Web Site under (Guidance) Dept. Also a few copies will be located in Guidance.

75. Attention Seniors, please bring your college, military acceptance paper to Ms. Venega when you receive them.

76. To the Junior Class: Student of Excellence applications for 11 th grade students are now available in guidance. Deadline to turn in application please see your 11 th grade counselor.

77. Attention Students! You are encouraged to check your grades on www.careercrusing.com / www.f4k.org DAILY.www.careercrusing.com www.f4k.org USERNAME: NC-Wise # PASSWORD: Date of Birth 00/00/0000 unless you have changed it CHECK DAILY FOR UPDATES!!!

78. Attention 10 th graders If you are interested in North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics or in North Carolina Governor’s School. Please see Mrs. Karen in Guidance for more information.

79. 10 th Graders Any Sophomores interested in the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics please come by and see Ms. Leslie Epps Jacobs.

80. TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS The best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book. ~Author Unknown

81. Teachers possess the power to mold the future. The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ~William Arthur Ward What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches. ~Karl Menninger

82. TEACHERS

83. The English Dept. will meet in the Conference Room today @ 3:05.

84. Attention Teachers participating in Spirit Week will be permitted to wear jeans.

85. Teachers and Students! Everyone is encouraged to wear pink Friday, October 14, 2011 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Teachers are encouraged to dress down and wear pink or school spirit every Friday of this month

86. You need to get your shots! Teachers and staff please sign up in the teacher’s lounge if you are interested in receiving a flu shot and/or Hepatitis B shot on Friday, October 28, 2011.

87. You and your family members, age 4 and up, are invited to participate in the flu shot program.

88. Teachers!! Please do not hold doctors notes, court notes, etc. Turn them in immediately to Guidance.

89. The deadline for teacher website updates has been extended. Please see William Deese or Shannon Brayboy if you need assistance.

90. Teachers There will be a power point presentation providing information about what employees can expect to receive in retirement from the State of NC. During all planning periods on October 29, 2011.

91. Join the Sunshine Club Information was placed in your box this week and the cost is only $10. Membership allows you to be a part of celebrating marriages, births, and retirement and honoring death and sickness of faculty and staff members. Please see Mrs. Yvonne Dial for more information.

92. For Those In Need! Teachers if you have students that are in need of SCHOOL SUPPLIES, please send them to Guidance. Organizations have given donations and they are ready for distribution.

93. You may pick up your athletic pass from Mrs. Cindy Oxendine in the main office.

94. Ram Pride!!! =]