JANUARY

Ryan Disney’s Word of the Week laconic (adj.) – brief or terse in speech; using few words Monks are known for living a laconic life, spending many years in complete silence.

DUKE IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TODAY! ITS TIME TO APPLY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER, AS THEY INVITE YOU TO THE DUKE SUMMER COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 10 AND 11) TO EARN ACADEMIC CREDIT, OR DUKE SUMMER ACADEMY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 9-12) FOR PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE TODAY AND YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EARLY AS SPACES FILL QUICKLY!

HYGIENE ALERT! Make a new year’s resolution, stay healthy for 2015, and prevent the spread of infection! Wash hands frequently, disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and cough into your sleeve or elbow! Stay home if your temperature is over 100 degrees and don’t return to school until you’ve been free of the fever for 24 hours.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE SAC STUDENTS! WE WILL BEGIN OUR COFFEE DELIVERY TWICE A WEEK ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS. PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO ORDER YOUR COFFEE Due to IEP meetings/testing, we may have have to cancel/reschedule some coffee shop days, but we will let you know ASAP!

We appreciate all you do, Lunch Ladies, for serving us good food with a smile! Students, have Titan pride and keep the cafeteria clean!

The 2015 Titanium Yearbook is ON SALE! Get it for $75 for a limited time! The price WILL go up soon. Hurry and get yours today in room 506 during lunch or online at with code 15814! FOR AN EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK!

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FOOTBALL Off-season football weight training begins on Monday, Feb. 2 nd, at 2:30 in the weight room. You must have a current physical to work out. See Coach Jenkins with any questions.

Foreign Exchange Program If you would like to be a host for a foreign exchange student or if you would like to learn more about the opportunity to travel to Japan, please see Mrs. Conner in Student Services!

The Cows Are Back!! Purchase a Chick-fil-a 2015 Cow Calendar/ VIP Chick-fil-a Rewards Card from the Gentleman's Club for $9 Don’t miss out on your special offer each month!!! Come by room 211 for more info!

WOMEN’S SOCCER If you are interested in playing Women’s Soccer this year, please stop by and see Coach Bolar in room 903!

BLACKS AT MICROSOFT WILL HOST ITS 25 th ANNUAL MINORITY STUDENT DAY ON FEBURARY 13 th CHECK THE CTE BULLETIN BOARD FOR MORE INFO.

College and scholarship information

Future CPCC Students: All seniors who are interested in attending CPCC next year and have not applied should check out the CTE bulletin board or see Mrs. Wayland in the Career Center!

The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program Attention Juniors who are interested in journalism! This program is now accepting applicants for its summer 2015 enrollment. The program is intended for low-income students with excellent academic records. The deadline to apply is FEBRUARY 20, 2015!! VISIT for additional infowww.princeton.edu/sip/

NAF Scholarship The National Academy Foundation is providing over $15,000 in scholarships! Students and alumni can apply at The deadline to apply is Friday, March 13, :59pm. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! APPLY TODAY!

Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship This scholarship gives $1,000 to high school seniors interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Go to and the info will be located on the right. Deadline is June 1, 2015 !

The Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship The Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship is awarded each year to an outstanding graduate of an accredited North Carolina High School who will be attending any of the state-supported universities. The candidate is judged on several qualifications that include scholastic record, intellectual promise, and demonstration of ambition, leadership ability and the need for financial assistance. Copies of the application are available from Mrs.Conner and are due to the local chair by no later than Jan. 20, 2015

Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship The Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary or college. Interested students can visit and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page. Deadline to apply is June 1,

Charlotte “Queen City” Chapter The Charlotte “Queen City” Chapter of North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University Alumni Association has established a scholarship program for the student(s) attending North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University. There will four $500 awards to incoming freshman. All applications must be received by March 31 st to be considered for this scholarship. Students must has a GPA of 3.0 and must live in Charlotte Metro area. Visit

CTE FEBRUARY is CTE MONTH! INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE #WhatsYourCluster? February is a perfect time to start investigating the five career clusters in the CTE program.

Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarship Are you looking for scholarship money? Have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0? Are you planning to attend one of the 16 campuses of the University of North Carolina? Scored a minimum combined total score of 1500 or minimum of 21 on ACT? This scholarships, not exceeding $10,000, provides funding towards tuition, room and board, required fees and books for freshman year at one of the campuses. The 2015 application is online at Return all paperwork to Ms. Conner by 2/18

Mel Hughes Scholarship Fund Allegacy Federal Credit Union is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities for its members. The annual Mel Hudges Scholarship Fund is available to graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students. Students must be attending either a four year college or university or community/ technical school. To be eligible, a student must be a primary member of Allegacy. Applicants will be judged on academic performance, extracurricular activities and an essay question. To learn more, visit

Advanced Imaging Systems Scholarship Advanced Imaging Systems is awarding a $500 technology scholarship to a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and acceptance to a technical school, community college, college or university. The student must plan to study either computer programming, web design, computer engineering, information systems or networking. Please see Mrs. Conner Deadline is April 4 th

Sarah Scott –Schofield Scholarship The Zetas of Charlotte Benevolent Foundation proudly present The Sarah Scott-Schofield Scholarship. Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 2.5 or better and must have demonstrated financial need. Applicants are being accepted until April 1, Go to for more info.

Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award Auger and Auger Attorneys at Law are proud to support the disabled students of America with the launch of their Semi-Annual Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award. Applicants will be judged based on their academic merits as well as the content of the application and essay they provide. To apply go to

The Beta Omicron Sigma Philo Scholarship The Beta Omicron Sigma Philo Scholarship provides aid to high school students, both male and female of all races, in their pursuit of higher education. The recipient will be an individual with a scholastic GPA of 3.0 or higher. To qualify for this scholarship of $400, please see Mrs. Conner for a copy of the application Deadline is January 31, 2015

Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business leaders (MGSI) The “Best” summer opportunity awaits current high school juniors on the campus of Appalachian State University. The Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders has a solid, 11-year history of inspiring students through exploration of the business world, and we are now accepting applications! We are seeking students who have a sincere interest in business as a college major and demonstrate leadership potential. They should be prepared to be away from home and able to manage a demanding schedule

Athnet Scholarship Athnet Sports Recruiting is proud to be able to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a current or future college students who plays, or has played high school or college sports. The Athnet Scholarship committee will award the scholarship to the student whose essay best demonstrates how the lessons they learned through sports have positively impacted them as they peruse their college education words your essay to Deadline is June 1 st !

ECPI University Scholarships! ECPI University awarded over $5 million in scholarships in 2013!!!! If you are intersted in learning more about these scholarships, go to for details!!

Technology Scholarships Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York has a special opportunity for students who choose to major in computer science or information technology and systems. The Technology Scholarships will give recipients a full four-year tuition, room and board scholarships, plus many more benefits. If you are planning to major in these fields and would like to learn more, visit

Fresh Start for Men, Inc. Scholarship Fresh Start for Men, Inc. Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled in an institution of higher learning. Financial assistance is based on academic performance and leadership potential. Applicants must have a GPA of a 2.5, proof of acceptance at a school for post secondary studies and must demonstrate financial need. If interested, see Mrs. Conner in Student Services Deadline is May 27, 2015

Attention Juniors: The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program is now accepting applications for the Summer 2015 enrollment. This is a program intended for low income students with great academics. Deadline to apply is Feb 20, 2015 For more info: visit

SENIOR WEEK! IF YOU HAVE NOT TURNED IN YOUR $20 SENIOR DUES, GIVE THEM TO YOUR CONSERLOR ASAP! See Ms. Casper in 427 with any questions No senior dues = No senior activities

SENIOR ACTIVITY REMIND 101 TO 81010

41 SCHOOL DAYS UNTIL SPRING BREAK

There are 83 school days until GRADUATION!

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