1. ANNOUNCEMENTS Feb. 12-23

2. UGHS SkillsUSA chapter participated in the SkillsUSA Region Competition. All competitors performed extremely well and most will be moving on to state!

3. UGHS Chorus Had 4 singers pass both the District & State level auditions to become singers in the All-State Chorus! Please join us in congratulating Camille Adams, Hannah Dailey, Jordan Isaacs & Austin Veale

4. Scholarship Application Due Feb 15 th JRF Scholar for Minority Senior www.jackierobinson.org/impact/programs

5. www.FamuAtlantaAlumni.org FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Metro-Atlanta Chapter Scholarship Application Due February 15 th Check the website for details

6. 2-15 @ Locust Grove 5:55 2-17 @ Sandy Creek 5:30 2-20 vs Arabia Mnt. Home 1:00

7. 2-16 9 th grade vs McIntosh Home 5:30 2-17 9 th grade @ McIntosh 5:30 2-20 JV @ Spalding High 1:00 2-20 9 th grade @ Spalding High 3:00 BASEBALL

8. For Current 9 th Grade: Tuesday Feb 23 rd 6pm Parent & Student Meetings about up coming

9. http://www.ssemc.com/community/scholarships.asp J.E. Robinson Memorial Scholarship Deadline: Feb 26th All-Around Student Scholarship Deadline: Feb 26th SNAPPING SHOALS IS OFFERING 2 DIFFERENT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

10. Check the website for more details: http://www.gru.edu/mcg/students/igniting thedream.php Have you ever considered a career in MEDICINE? Georgia Regents University - Medical College of Georgia – Igniting the Dream of Medicine High School and Undergraduate Conference February 27 th 8:30am – 4:00pm

11. 100 Scholarship Program Award $1,000 - $3,000 Apply by February 28 th www.100blackmen.org/education.aspx Sponsored by

12. Buick Achievers Scholarship Scholarship: 100,000 over 4 years Qualifications: Senior student who plans to major in Engineering Technology or Design & Business Related Fields; Deadline: Feb 29 th (5 p.m.) Website: www.buickachievers.comwww.buickachievers.com

13. www.bridgewaycollegefund.org $5,000 minimum renewable for 4 years 3.8 GPA or higher Majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics Due March 1 st

14. *Application in the counseling office * Due March 1 th Scholarship Xi Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority

15. The Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation affiliate of Psi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship for Senior Females Apply by March 4 th http://scpfinc.org/#!/scholarships/

16. SCHOLARSHIPS! APPLY by March 11 th Go to www.hcacdst.org or see school counselor

17. Where: Union Grove High School Gym When: March 19 th 9:00-4:00pm Fee: $15 -1 st team, $10 additional teams Categories: All male, all female, mix team FOOD available for purchase TROPHIES will be awarded Sponsored by: UGHS Navy JROTC

18. PROM is April 30 th, 2016 @ GA Tech Conference Center Tickets can be purchased from Ms. VonLanken in the front office or from Ms. Merlino. Also students must be in school the entire day, April 29th in order to attend prom (no check-ins or check outs). *All school debts MUST be cleared to attend prom Ticket price is $80.00 No ticket sales in April

19. *$500 Award to senior female *Due April 1st http://zpbsoz.org/2016/01/29/power-of-the-word-scholarship-application/

20. fantasysportsdaily.com $1000 Scholarship deadline: April 1, 2016

21. MARC Seeks Teen Leaders for 2016-17 Class Eligibility: Any student currently in the 9th or 10th grade Commitment: The class meets once a month on Saturdays for 6 months, beginning in September 2016 There is no cost to participants Applications are due Friday, April 8 www.atlantaregional.com/about-us/awards-and-leadership/model- atlanta-regional-commission/marc-application

22. Halle Berry was the first black woman to win an Oscar for best actress in 2002 BLACK HISTORY MONTH

23. Enjoy the break!