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Union Grove High School
ANNOUNCEMENTS February 12, 2018
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Class of 2018 Outstanding Seniors!
These students were chosen by the faculty and staff. Please congratulate these seniors when you see them! AMAYA BAKER JAKE BEACH ANDRE BLAIR GARRISON BROWN HARRISON BURTON EMILY COLTHARP JACK CONSOLIE CLAY COOK CARA COURSEY KODI HARRIS TRINITY JOHNSON MAYA LAVINIER MAYA LOFTON JADA MITCHELL JACOB MOTE ANTHONY ODOM KANDLER ROBERSON WESLEY SIMPSON DEVIN TUMLIN KENDALL WRYE
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Union Grove: 2/14/18 & 2/28/18 Academy for Advanced Studies
401 East Tomlinson St McDonough, Ga 30253 AAS REGISTRATION for School Year 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Registration is by school at the Academy for Advanced Studies. See dates below: Union Grove: 2/14/18 & 2/28/18
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Interested in attending Shorter? They are coming to visit!
Date: Tuesday, February 13th Time: 11 – 1 Where: The Media Center Stop by and learn more about Shorter University!
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Voter Registration Drive @ UGHS
Henry County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC will be here on Tuesday, February 13th from 11am – 1pm. Bring a picture ID so you can register to vote! This is for students that are 17 ½ and older.
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Prom 2018 Ticket Prices are: Feb – Mar: $90
When: April 21, 2018 Where: Georgia Freight Room Time: 8pm – 11pm Tickets can be bought from Ms. VonLaken in the front office or Ms. Merlino in Room 804. Ticket Prices are: Feb – Mar: $90 NO TICKET SALES IN APRIL!!!
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Priceless…see Mrs. Spivey in room 410 for an application!
Participating in Work-Based Learning your junior or senior year of high school Priceless…see Mrs. Spivey in room 410 for an application!
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Club News
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Next Meeting: February 13th
GAMA CLUB Next Meeting: February 13th with Reading Bowl in the Media Center 3:15-3:45pm
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The Feb 13th Meeting will be for GAMA and Reading Bowl Team!
GAMA CLUB AND READING BOWL TEAM If you are interested in going on the Trip to see Midsummer Night’s Dream (3/21), please turn in $16 to the Media Center NO LATER THAN FEB 15TH! The Feb 13th Meeting will be for GAMA and Reading Bowl Team!
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Environmental Science Club
Thursdays Room 3:25 pm
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Meets every Tuesday morning@7:45 Rm 227
GIRLS’ BIBLE STUDY Meets every Tuesday Rm 227
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Important Senior Information
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Pay Dues by March 6th to save $$$ Currently Senior Dues are $130.00
Dues increase as of March 5th to $140, April 9th to $150 & May 7th to $160 Make payments to Mrs. Tingle in the front office or online at
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Seniors If you have not filled out a cap and gown order form in your Economics class please see Ms. Tingle in the front office. Any senior not attending classes at UGHS please your name, height and weight to Ms. Tingle.
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Any senior interested in becoming an educator, please stop by and see Ms. Watts in the counseling office.
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GEORGIA FUTURE EDUCATORS SIGNING DAY
SAVE THE DATE GEORGIA FUTURE EDUCATORS SIGNING DAY *May 8, 2018* YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A DAY TO HONOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE DECIDED TO EMBARK ON A CAREER IN EDUCATION. ACROSS THE STATE, LOCAL SYSTEMS WILL BE EMPOWERED TO HOST THEIR OWN GEORGIA FUTURE EDUCATORS SIGNING DAY. STUDENTS WILL BE RECOGNIZED ON THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS BY SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, LOCAL MEDIA, AND BY MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY. For additional details or please contact Ms. Watts in the Counseling Office.
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To be turned into the Counseling Office
Remember to bring in your acceptance letters & scholarship awards to be included on the website and/or the graduation program. To be turned into the Counseling Office
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College Acceptances February 2018
Daniel Manning – Kennesaw State University Yasmine Jones – University of Alabama Krystal Huggins – Georgia Gwinnett College Anish Patel – Florida Institute of Technology Daniel Legg – GA Southern University Andre Blair – UGA, Clemson University, GA Tech, and GA College and State University
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Scholarship Information
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For more scholarships and important dates,
Follow Me @UGScholarships For more scholarships and important dates, follow us on twitter.
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Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship
This scholarship is for seniors who have demonstrated advanced interest in history and are planning to major in or pursue the study of history in a full-time accredited college or university in the United States. To qualify, applicants must have a 3.25 GPA. Deadline to apply is February 15th.
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The Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation, Inc. Scholarships &
Beverly Janae Garrett Bold As Love Scholarship Applicants must meet the following criteria: Plan to enroll in full-time, undergraduate studies at an accredited two or four-year college, or vocational school Have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average Please visit for more information and to download the application. Completed applications must be submitted electronically by February 16, 2018 to
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Christopher’s Poster Contest
$100 - $1,000 Must create a poster interpreting the theme One Person Can Make a Difference. Deadline to apply is February 19th.
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Paint Henry Blue Criteria: See Mrs. Watts in Counseling Office.
A month long initiative to bring awareness and prevention of child abuse to the forefront and to make a positive difference in our community. The Paint Henry Blue Scholarship recipient will receive $500, be a student in the Henry County School District, and currently in foster care. Criteria: -Must be currently in Foster Care -Must be in the 12th grade and enrolled in a Henry County High School -Must be eligible to graduate during the school year -Must be eligible and planning to attend a college/university in Fall 2018 -Must complete a 250 word essay on Perseverance -Must complete the application -Must be completed and received by February 28 See Mrs. Watts in Counseling Office.
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GA Business Aviation Association (GBAA)
Scholarships available for the following programs: Professional Flight Aviation Maintenance Aerospace Engineering Air Traffic Control Airport Management Satellite Information Technology Scholarship awards range from $2,000 up to $5,000. Deadline to apply is March 1st.
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Fort Valley State University Scholarships
ARTHUR C. WILLIS SR. FAMILY AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP See the Fort Valley State University website for more information and the application.
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Eugene McDermott Scholars Program
McDermott Scholars receive one of the most selective and generous undergraduate merit awards in the nation; it includes a full scholarship and stipend package to UT Dallas. Deadline to apply is Nov 2nd (EARLY) or Mar 2nd (REGULAR).
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High School Art Contest
Georgia Farm Bureau 2018 High School Art Contest CONTEST GUIDELINES The contest is open to students in Georgia, grades 9 through 12, for the academic year. Entries should be submitted to the county Farm Bureau office by the deadline set by the county. Each county will select one winner at the county level and submit it to the state level by the deadline date of Friday, March 9, 2018. Drawings will be judged on the following: • How well the artwork represents modern agriculture found in the student’s county • Artistic Merit Previous state winners are not eligible.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Henry County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a public service organization. Henry County Alumnae Chapter grants needs-based and merit scholarships. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! APPLY NOW Go to our website: or see your school counselor. Applications are available from December 18, 2017—March 9, 2018. Only completed packets (all documents and transcripts included) will be considered. Application Deadline: March 9, 2018
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Send applications, transcripts and essays to:
Power of Word Scholarship 2018 The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Omega Zeta Chapter is accepting scholarship applications from Clayton or Henry County private and public high school students who will be graduating in the spring of 2018. Applicants are required to submit the following information in order for their package to be considered: Completed scholarship application form. An official high school transcript. One Letter of Recommendation (Academic, Community or Church related) A copy of the college or university acceptance letter Applicants must be a female graduating senior from an accredited high school in Clayton or Henry County, GA. The completed typed application and all the supporting documents must be postmarked by March 10, 2018. Send applications, transcripts and essays to: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc Sigma Omega Zeta Chapter Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 454 Rex, GA 30273
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$1,000 scholarship for a local athlete.
Eagles Landing Family Practice offering a new scholarship $1,000 scholarship for a local athlete. ELFP, in conjunction with NFL player Hines Ward and Positive Athlete Georgia, are looking to reward student athletes whose accomplishments extend beyond the ball field with the Eagles Landing Family Practice Family Values Award. Anyone can submit an athlete they think is deserving of the scholarship. Visit and select nominate now. The last day to nominate someone is March 16, 2018.
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The law firm, Litner + Deganian, will give a $2,500 scholarship to one student who creates the best infographic about the dangers of distracted driving. You can find out all the details of this scholarship by visiting This scholarship is for the Fall 2018 semester, and the application deadline is March 31, 2018.
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The Georgia Development Authority awards a scholarship to students who are pursuing an education in AGRICULTURE. Scholarship applications should be postmarked no later than May 7, 2018.
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Recognizes & Prepares exceptionally promising students as future community leaders in our region. Awards are $5,000 per student, renewable annually, for a max of 4 years. No minimum HS GPA or test scores. Primary focus is leadership and service.
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Merit-Based Scholarships & Awards The Presidential Scholarship
LaGrange College Merit-Based Scholarships & Awards Gateway Scholarship $8,000/yr & $32,000/4yrs Founders Scholarship $14,000/yr $ $52,000/4yrs Hilltop Scholarship $11,000/yr & $44,000/4yrs Fellows Scholarship $15,000/yr & $60,000/4yrs Tower Scholarship $13,000/yr & $56,000/4yrs The Presidential Scholarship Full tuition, fees, room & board To find out requirements and more about these scholarships, please go to lagrange.edu
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$10,000 Scholarships to Clemson University
Lyceum Scholars Program The Clemson Institute for the study of Capitalism $10,000 Scholarships to Clemson University
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Do you have a 3.75 GPA or higher?
Are you in 10th or 11th grade? Do you have a 3.75 GPA or higher? Are you engaged in community service? If you answered yes, see Ms. Watts about the Carson Scholars Program
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College Information
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Colby College Beginning with the Class of 2022, families with a total income of less than $60,000 and assets typical of this income range will have a parent or guardian contribution of $0. This new policy expands upon our longstanding practice of meeting 100 percent of each admitted student’s demonstrated financial need without loans. More than 90 percent of families with a total income of $200,000 or less have qualified for some form of financial assistance in recent years, and our average financial aid award for enrolling students is more than $46,000. In addition to significant financial aid awards, there is no fee to apply and applicants may self-report their ACT, SAT or two SAT Subject Test scores to Colby. More information about the Colby Commitment can be found at commitment.colby.edu.
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Jacksonville State University
See Mrs. Watts in the Counseling Office if you are interested in attending Jacksonville State. There are several scholarship opportunities available starting at score of 23 on ACT or 1100 on SAT with a 3.0 grade point average. The scholarship period begins September 1, 2017.
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Clemson’s Challenge for Academically Talented Students
(C-CATS) For High achieving 9th and 10th graders Top-Ranking students will experience weekend adventures offered at Clemson University Interested students should see Ms. Watts in the Counseling Office
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Sports
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Varsity Boys Lacrosse ELCA Newnam Fayette County
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Varsity Girls Lacrosse
Woodland Hampton Dutchtown
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2/13: V vs. Rockdale County HS 5:45 2/16: V vs. South Paulding HS 5:30
Varsity 2/12: V vs. Salem HS 5:45 2/13: V vs. Rockdale County HS 5:45 2/16: V vs. South Paulding HS 5:30 2/17: V vs Walton HS 2:00
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JV & 9th 2/13: JV vs. Stockbridge HS 5:45 2/15: JV vs. Hampton HS 5:45
2/15: 9th vs Ola HS 5:45 2/17: JV vs. Woodland 11:00am 2/17: 9th vs Eastside HS 11:00am & 1:00
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Girls Soccer 2/12: JV @ Woodland HS 2/13: V @ Woodland HS
2/15: Heritage HS 2/16: Stockbridge HS 2/26: Dutchtown HS
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Boys Soccer 2/12: JV @ Woodland HS 2/13: V @ Woodland HS
2/15: Heritage HS 2/16: Stockbridge HS 2/26: Dutchtown HS
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TENNIS 2/12: JV @ Ola HS 2/13: V @ Locust Grove HS
2/14: Eagles Landing HS 2/15: V vs. East Coweta HS 2/27: V vs. McIntosh HS 2/28: Dutchtown HS
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February Wresting 2/17: Freshman States
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2/17: Eagles Landing Invite #2 @ ELHS
Track & Field 2/17: Eagles Landing Invite ELHS 2/24: Drew Drew HS
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Lunch
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Local Grown Strawberries, Roll
Lunch Menu Monday, February 12 Steak Nuggets w/Gravy, Teriyaki Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Black Eye Peas, Local Grown Strawberries, Roll
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Lunch Menu Available Daily: Garden Salad with Chicken Strips*
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Deli Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Wrap Tray*, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Garden Salad, Fresh Apples & Oranges, Choice of Milk *Salads & Wrap Trays are available Tuesday - Friday
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Summer Opportunities
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Submit your online application to
SSU Media High A digital magazine and 2 week camp at Savannah State University is looking for HS students for its 2018 Summer Program! Students, ages 14-17, will produce multimedia content for mobile devises and social media. Experience 2 weeks of journalism for mobile devises at Savannah State university. Submit your online application to By April 30, 2018
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• Listen and interact with guest speakers in the industry
The Hospitality Careers Academy is a terrific summer opportunity for students that are interested in a career in hospitality and tourism. During the weeklong Academy students will: • Listen and interact with guest speakers in the industry • Participate in job shadowing and industry tours • Take part in team-building and leadership activities A $450 program fee is due upon acceptance into the program. The tentative dates for the program are July 16-20, The deadline to apply is Monday, April 30 by 5pm Student acceptance will be based on a competitive process which includes: a completed application, an essay question, three recommendations and a personal interview. We are looking for the future leaders in our industry. The online application for the Hospitality Careers Academy can be found here.
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Grady’s Teen Volunteer Program is open to students ages 15-17, who are eager to make a difference in their community this summer! There is an application to submit along with required documents.
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Other Important Information
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The Governor's Office of Student Achievement has named Union Grove High a Bronze Award winner for highest academic performance. Student achievement at UGHS ranks in the top 7% of high schools in Georgia. Congratulations to our outstanding students and dedicated faculty and staff.
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Need documentable volunteer hours for a non-profit organization?
Kensley Grace Foundation Need documentable volunteer hours for a non-profit organization?
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The office requires 48 hours for completion upon requesting
Request For : Certificate of Enrollment to obtain *Learner’s Permit *Permanent Driver’s License Completion of Work Permits – are no longer required for youth age 16 and older. The office requires 48 hours for completion upon requesting
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Want to tell your friend Happy Birthday on the announcements?
Turn in a note with your friends name and birthday on it to Ms. Manning in the Media Center. Due at least 24 hrs in advance. Only 50₵!!
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On the Origin of Species, in 1859.
Charles Darwin He was born on February 12, 1809 and died on April 19, 1882. He was a naturalist and biologist known for his theory of evolution and the process of natural selection. He wrote a book called On the Origin of Species, in 1859.
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