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NC Honor School of Excellence
In This Issue
This Week’s Events ~ CHS 2011-2012 Registration ~ 4 th Six Weeks Honor Roll ~
“A” Honor Roll Breakfast ~ NCVPS Summer Registration ~ Sports ~
Upcoming Events ~ Thoroughly Modern Millie ~ PTSO News ~ Senior News
This Week’s Events
E – NEWS
Cuthbertson High School
1400 Cuthbertson Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone (704) 296-0105 Fax (704)843-3565 Website http://chs.ucps.k12.nc.us/
“Through rigorous academics, integrative technology, expressive arts, and
competitive athletics, the mission of Cuthbertson High School is to empower all
students to be leaders in a changing global community.”
Volume 2 - Issue 29 – March 28 th – April 3 rd
**Please note that times may change due to the unpredictability of spring weather.
3/28 – Boy’s Tennis @ North Stanly @ 4:00pm
3/28 – Baseball @ Home vs. Indian Land @ 4:30pm (GAME IS CANCELLED)
3/28 – Girl’s Soccer @ Home vs. West Stanly @ 6:30pm (Varsity Only) (GAME IS CANCELLED)
3/28 – Girl’s Lacrosse @ Charlotte Catholic @ 5:30pm
3/29 – Golf @ Stonebridge @ 4:00pm
3/29 – Boy’s Tennis @ Home vs. Forest Hills @ 4:00pm
3/29 – Softball @ Home vs. West Stanly @ 5:00pm (Varsity Only)
3/29 – Girl’s Lacrosse @ Home vs. Butler @ 7:00pm
3/29 – Baseball @ Home vs. Monroe @ 4:00pm DOUBLEHEADER
3/29 – Soccer @ Charlotte Country Day @ 5:00pm (JV Only)
3/29 – Progress reports go home
3/30 – Spring Sport Pictures @ 3:05
3/30 – Boy’s Lacrosse @ Home vs. Hopewell @ 6:00pm (Varsity Only)
3/30 – Girl’s Soccer @ North Stanly @ 6:30pm (Varsity Only)
3/31 - Track @ Monroe @ 4:00pm
3/31 – Girl’s Lacrosse @ South Meck @ 6:30pm
3/31 – Softball @ North Stanly @ 4:30pm (Varsity only)
3/31 – Softball @ Ardrey Kell @ 4:00pm (JV only)
3/31 – Boy’s Tennis @ Home vs. CATA @ 4:00pm
3/31 – Baseball @ Home vs. North Stanly @ 4:30pm (JV Only)
3/31 – Girl’s Soccer @ Home vs. Porter Ridge (JV 5:00pm Varsity 6:30pm)

4/1 – Softball @ Home vs. Piedmont @ 4:30pm (Varsity Only)
4/1 – Softball @ Piedmont @ 4:30pm (JV Only)
4/1 – Baseball @ North Stanly (JV 4:30pm Varsity 7:00pm)
4/1 – Boy’s Lacrosse @ Mooresville @ 7:00pm (Varsity Only)
4/1 – Middle School Soccer @ HS Stadium @ 5:00pm
4/2 – Baseball @ Home vs. Piedmont @ 2:00pm (Varsity Only)
4/2 – Girl’s Lacrosse @ Home vs. Weddington @ 3:00pm
4/4 – 7:00pm – Coffee, Tea, Mr. J and Me
4/7 – During lunch the senior cap and gowns will be delivered
4/8 – 7:15am – Senior Breakfast
• Cuthbertson High School 2011-2012 Registration
Cuthbertson High School’s 2011-2012 registration process will start on March 17 th through March 29 th . Listed
below includes registration dates and instructions for course selection. During the registration process students
can access the 2011-2012 Program of Study, by clicking on the link below.
High School Registration Dates
Thursday, March 24 th –Tuesday, March 29 th – Guidance will meet with students to review course selections and
submit their completed High School Registration Form.
Registration Information
The registration process is an important step towards entering high school. It allows them the opportunity to
prepare for their high school career. To ensure that each student registers for the appropriate courses, we ask
that you review the Union County Program of Studies. The Program of Studies provides the North Carolina
Graduate Requirements and course descriptions. Cuthbertson High School’s Guidance Department looks
forward to having a seamless registration process this year, and we welcome any questions or concerns.
Accessing the High School Program of Studies Electronically
The program of studies can be accessed in by clicking on School Counseling.

• 4 th Six Weeks Honor Roll
A Honor Roll
9th Grade
Alexander Abuaita, Kristen Auman, Katelyn Brock, Amy Byrd, Taylor Carman, Ana Delgado, Julissa Estrella, Alyssa
Finkelstein, Elizabeth Fogleman, Taylor Footitt, Caroline Frasca, Steven Fusco, William Fussy, Ethan Good,
Nathan Gordon, Colby Hathaway, Destiny Hernandez, Joshua Holler, Megan Hunt, Nolan Kelligrew, Paige Koning,
Tessa Lockhart, Evan Martinez, Haley McGavin, Annie Newman, Kara Newman, Jake Pacheco, Emily L. Parker,
Jenna Reynolds, Anthony Sgro, Justin Shanahan, Amanda Sisti, Cassandra Skrutowski, Melanie Smith, Gabrielle
Spinella, Jessica Stitt, Ashley Terkeurst, Shawn Valentine, Audrey Von-Amsberg, Leisha Wyman, Rachel
Zimmerman
10 th Grade
Samantha Baker, Emily Barker, Jenalyse Bickmore, Margaret Brown, Kathleen Cashman, Colin Cosentino, Logan
Crow, Isiah Cureton, Kristina Dailey, Melissa Damiano, Anthony Dionisio, Connor Dodd, Jason Drain, Phenix
Durham, Megan Feranda, Brittany Glover, Mallory Goan, Rebecca Gonzalez, Caroline Hensley, Marisa
Hofmeister, Devin Johnson, Jeffrey Johnson, Katherine Kamin, Kalli Karas, Tatum Katz, Andrea Kopaskie, Naish
Lalloo, Emma Lang, Brittany Leibowitz, Madison McCalla, Matthew McGinnis, Blair Meyer, Alexandra
Monkiewicz, Cameron Morrison, Emily Morton, Hannah Mulready, Emily Newman, Alexander Norton, David
Page, Leah Painter, Elizabeth Pattison, Raquel Petrizzo, Remy Pignataro, Bijan Razavi, Staci Renda, Peter Sadej,
Kara Salvo, Elizabeth Simmons, Connor Sorensen, Maria Sroczynski, Brandon Whiting, Erika Wiley, Mallory
Williamson, Terry Woo
11 th Grade
Steven Agati, Lillian Allemond, Amy Bareham, Andrew Braswell, Alexis Carson, Claire Corbitt, Taylor Davison,
Alexandria DeMasi, Hannah Hewling, Alexander Kopaskie, Amanda Lopez, Christine Miner, Caroline Monkiewicz,
Patrick Nebel, Morgan Ries, Aidan Riney, Amanda Salvo, Jacob Summerour, Ashley Turner, Elena Wandzilak,
Justin Warren
12 th Grade
Angelica Beverly, Kristen Bochicchio, Katrin Brunner, Caroline Chambers, Sarah D'Aeth, Salvatore D'Angelo,
Daniel DeFelice, Leah Drawdy, Jessica Feranda, Mareike Gewiese, Connor Glair, Ashlee Hall, Peter Hendel,
HyunJu Kim, Kimberly Koch, Jose Martinez, Amber Nebel, Narges Riazi, Amanda Sica, Theresa Walther
A/B Honor Roll
9th Grade
Elsa Althof, Nicholas Arias, Derek Armour, Jacob Atkinson, Jennifer Barber, Brandon Beckwith, Brian Bernard,
Craig Biryla, Christopher Bristle, Morgan Carlson, Samantha Carroll, Dominic Cianciosa, Mackenzie Coe, Justin
Colvin, Kourtney Cooper, Matthew Cunningham, Brantley Darnell, Alexis Davis, Gabriella Delvalle, Matthew
Dudzik, Maxwell Earing, Allison Everhart, Alexa Genovas, Aliyah Gibbs, Victoria Haidar, Travis Hanna, Tyler
House, Shaun Howell, Brage Humphries, Nikolete' Hurrinus, Alyssa Ingram, Ricardo Jaimes, Mallory Johnson,
Micah Johnson, Hunter Karas, Ryan Kendall, Alexander Kloth, Kaylee Lamb, Zachary Lamb, Anna Lang, Marta
Lopez, Lauren MacKenzie, Jacqueline Mahaboob, Justin Mazzola, Anna McCraw, David Moll, Mark Murphy,
Taylor Neal, Bao Tran Nguyen, Madison Nuccio, Macaire Obrien, Samantha Panko, Lidia Papuga, Emily B. Parker,
Kirsten Pascale, Kimberly Perez, Veronica Pfaff, Keagan Piatek, Miranda Pikaart, Yana Poplavskiy, Nicole Pulcini,
Conary Purvis, Alicia Rangel, Chelsea Reckdenwald, Juan Rodriguez, Christina Ruszala, Courtney Schepel, Eliza

Schnappinger, Troy Simpson, Allison Smith, David Smith, Rachael Snyder, Stephanie Spencer, Jason Spinney, Kai
Stinson, Samuel Strader, Sydney Surro, Andrew Svarishchuk, Hilda Swanepoel, Katherine Szczepkowski, Grant
Tekker, Abigail Tesar, Haley Thoms, Frank Van Leer, James Vanjak, Kyler Vela, Renee Wallace, Katrina Ward,
Elizabeth Wood, Christy Wright, Austin Zaretsky
10 th Grade
Eric Allienello, Zoheny Anazagasty-Grajale, Charlotte Barnes, Hailey Barwick, Michael Bernat, Aaron Bowman,
Alyssa Bristow, Diego Chavez, Zachary Chitwood, Toni Clark, Tyler Collins, Nicholas Contafio, Austin Corriher,
Alexus Cox, Elizabeth Davidson, Austin Duty, Margaret Dye, Kayla Edmonds, Ashley Etheridge, Kristin Everhart,
Storm Favara, Taylor Frazier, Lucas Fussy, Amanda Gage, Alana Garland, Timothy Gavroy, Christina Glair, Derrick
Gordon, Lauren Gruber, Omar Halawani, Dylan Harper, Alyssa Hart, Cody Herbert, Bria Hilliard, Kelsey Jordan,
Emily Kallenbach, Brianne Kasminoff, Sarah Kelly, Tracy Kendrick, Audra Ketchem, Hayley Kuhlkin, Madison
Levan, Benton Lunning, Conner Malloy, Mattalin Manning, Eric Maritato, Kelli McDonnell, Courtney Meredith,
Erika Miller, Brady Mullis, Mayra Ortiz, Alexandra Palazzolo, Kimberley Parnell, Danielle Pasciuto, Angela Perez,
Michael Proctor, Seth Regan, Rebecca Risalvato, Lucia Rodriguez, Nicole Rotunno, Nathan Russell, Conor
Sargent, Claire Seef, Amanda Shuttleworth, Andrew Sileo, Sydney Simmons, Mikayla Sisti, Jacob Skrutowski,
Riley Sloop, Aria Smith, Tyler Spelane, Kayla Taylor, Matthew Toland, Leah Upchurch, Kjersten Vincent, Taylor
Wade, Danielle Wallace, Jessica Weber, Rachel Wells, Devin Wensevic, Alexa White, Natalie Wilkinson, Gabrielle
Williams, Kyle Williams, Austin Wilson, Aliyah Wright
11 th Grade
Marcia Afful, Daniel Allen, Frederick Avezzano, John Bartniski, Kelly Belue, Brandon Bennett, Nicholas Bertrand,
Brittany Bodine, Zachary Brigner, Sarah Buckner, Katherine Campbell, Kelcy Carlson, Griffin Cheung, Alexandra
Correa, Joseph Costa, Raven Covington, Christopher Dethlefsen, Tiffany Doceti, Hunter Donaldson-Hargett,
Daniel Duchateau, Alexis Duty, Mark Eckert, Aaron Frank, Ariana Gavin, Emily Glesias, Julia Grainger, Kayla
Greene, Aaron Grise, Ryan Haddock, Alexander Herring, Darion Horner, Maddox Humphries, Akilah Hyrams,
Jillian Kreimer, Katelyn Ledford, Jennifer Lepke, Caleb Lucas, Sarah Mayer, Jacqueline McDonald, Kendall McGee,
Kevin McVay, Nicholas Mlakar, Joseph Mottola, Nadiyah Muhammad, Safi Nasereldeen, Brogan O'Brien, Victoria
Pacheco, Marisa Pagan, Fotini Pahountis, Elvis Perez, Serbia Perry, Brianna Peters, Barrett Phaneuf, Taylor
Plattenburg, Tyler Rastia, David Reed, Oscar Reyes, Evan Riney, Laura Rouse, Scott Schallau, Dayna Scheich,
Mary Katherine Scheppegrell, Joshua Shomette, Emily Springer, Sarah Stephens, William Strader, Janis Swartz,
Tristen Taylor, Tyesha Thomas, Savannah Tsintzos, Joshua Walker, Tiffany Walker, Jessica Wallace, Tri-Marcus
Wright
12 th Grade
Valerie Afam, Allison Allman, Thomas Bennett, Kaitlyn Bochicchio, Christen Brunstetter, Richard Clark, Elizabeth
Corteville, Kirstin Dellinger, Joshua Epifanio, William Fariss, Melissa Fellmeth, Daniel Fratila-Ilies, Hilary Grant,
Deborah Guthmann, Kelsey Hathaway, Kendall Hicks, Cara Jackson, Briannan Jasek-Snow, Trent Johnson,
Mckenna Karas, Kelsey Killion, Shawn Linnen, Sarah Lowder, Chase Lunning, Adam Lutz, Daniel Marko, Carter
Murphy, Justine Neville, Meagan Padro, Julia Papuga, Nelson Reyes, Nicholle Romero, Kevin Rotunno, Jessica
Russell, David Schaaf, Bryan Seef, Kimberly Stansfield, Taylor Stuart, Vitaliy Svarishchuk, Geoffrey Vincent,
Rachel Wild, Sarah Wilson, Brittanie Wudkwych

• “A” Honor Roll Breakfast
The “A” Honor Roll Breakfast will take place on Wednesday, March 30 th at 9:00am. The students invited will
receive their invitation on Tuesday in their 1 st period class.
• NCVPS Summer Registration
Have you gotten the Virtual Advantage? The NC Virtual Public School and Learn and Earn Online mission is to
provide the skills, student support, and opportunities for 21st century learners to succeed in a globally
competitive world. We work with today’s learners and tomorrow's leaders by offering over 100 courses
including advanced placement, world languages, and credit recovery courses to students across the state of
North Carolina. Our courses are taught by highly qualified teachers who integrate video, interactive
whiteboards, wikis, and online discussion tools to engage the 21st century learner.
Act now as the Summer 2011 sections are open for enrollment. Please make an appointment with your guidance
counselor to discuss the approved non-EOC courses that are available to UCPS students.
• Sports
Spring Sports Pictures
Spring Sport pictures will take place on Wednesday, March 30 th @ 3:05pm in the gym.
Spring Sports Photos Needed!
Parents, we want to feature your spring athletes! We are in need of spring sports photos for both our website
and our yearbook. Please send any photos to be considered to Ms. White in the Media Center or Ms. Nelson in
the English / Yearbook department as soon as possible as the deadline for yearbook is getting closer. Thank you
in advance!
• Upcoming Events
Spring Fling Vegas Night
Join the Cuthbertson Athletic Booster Club on April 9 for our first annual Spring Fling fundraising event. The
theme this year is "Vegas Night" and will feature music, auctions, Vegas-style gaming, food and fun. The event
will be held from 6-11 pm at the Lawson Clubhouse. Tickets may be purchased at www.gocavs.org. If you would
like to volunteer to help or to donate an item/service for the auction, please contact Lisa Piatek at
lisapiatek@yahoo.com.
Coffee, Tea, Mr. J and Me
The next Coffee, Tea, Mr. J and Me will take place on Monday, April 4 th @ 7:00pm. More information to come.
Yearbook Sales
There are over 400 Cuthbertson students who have not bought a yearbook. There are 40 yearbooks left. Order
yearbooks online at www.jostensyearbook.com or purchase a yearbook through Mrs. Nelson in room
F118. Make checks payable to CHS: $75.42
Thoroughly Modern Millie
The cast of Thoroughly Modern Millie has been working hard to perfect their show, and what better way to
celebrate their performance weekend than with a dinner theatre experience? Join the cast of Millie and the
Student Council on Friday April 8th at 6 pm for a big Chinese dinner before the musical, catered by Ming Fu.
Based on the Asian elements of the show, the Chinese dinner will feature five main course options, side dishes,

drinks, dessert, and your ticket to Thoroughly Modern Millie for only $15. Dinner Theatre tickets go on sale this
week, so get together a group of friends to come out and support the Drama Department and Student Council.
You can buy your ticket during lunch this week or with one of the Sophomore STUCO representatives.

• PTSO for the 2011-2012 School Year
The PTSO has the following positions open for the 2011-2012 school year:
Vice President, Secretary and a number of Committee Chairpersons
Please consider volunteering for one of these positions and playing an active part in your child's educational
surroundings and opportunities. If you are interested, please email Julie Chambers at
gchambers3@carolina.rr.com
Senior Cavaliers
Seniors don’t forget to stop by Guidance and let us know about your school decisions and any scholarships
you have been awarded.
The Senior Patio has been completed with the Senior bricks being laid around the border of the one of the
sections of the patio. As you walk out the double doors behind the cafeteria, look to your right and you will
see the bricks there. Thank you to Corey Rowley from CCR Backyard Designs and Randy Goforth for engraving
the bricks and for installing them for the first graduating class from Cuthbertson High School.
• Scholarships
North Carolina Child Support Council Scholarship
CHILD SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
1. At least one parent must be a member of the North Carolina Child Support Council or a client of the Child
Support Program (through either Child Support services or Clerk of Court services).
2. Applicant must be a resident of North Carolina and a graduating high school senior.
3. Applicant must have been accepted by a North Carolina school of higher learning: a College, University,
Community College or Technical School. Applicant needs to attach a copy of the acceptance letter.
4. Applicant must have maintained an overall C average or above during his/her high school career.
5. Return completed application to:
Sonya Suggs, Lead Worker or Linda Flick, Child Support Agent
Pitt County CSE Guilford County CSE
203 Government Circle 325 E. Russell Street
Greenville, NC 27834 High Point, NC 27260
For questions, please contact: Angela Bellamy (919)560-8910 or Renee Davis-Jones (252)902-1317.
The scholarship will be awarded by semester – 50% at the beginning of the first semester and 50% at the
beginning of the second semester. Recipient must send proof of enrollment at the beginning of each semester
to the Treasurer of NCCSC, Millie Bellamy, 531 Gray Fox Court SE, Leland, NC 28451. The money will be sent
directly to the school you are attending. Should the recipient fail to return to school the second semester or fail
to request the second semester payment by January 31, 2012, the second semester money will be forfeited.
Application must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2011. Final decisions will be made no later than April
30, 2011. The recipients will be recognized at the NC Child Support Conference in August 2011.
Only the scholarship recipients selected will be notified. For more information please visit, www.nccscouncil.org
Applications are available on the Guidance website.

Union County NC Second Amendment Scholarship Fund Guidelines
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Must attend High School in Union County NC at one of the following schools: Central Academy of
Technology and Arts, Cuthbertson High School, Forest Hills High School, Marvin Ridge High School, Monroe
High School, Parkwood High School, Piedmont High School, Porter Ridge High School, Sun Valley High
School, Union County Early College and Weddington High School.
2. Must be a US Citizen
3. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
4. Minimum ACT/SAT score of 950 or higher (SAT) or 25 or higher (ACT).
5. High school Senior with proof of acceptance or applicant into a 4 year college/university or a 2 year
community college (If student is not accepted, or has not applied, scholarship will go the runner-up.).
6. Must have two letters of support/recommendation.
7. Must have completed a North Carolina Hunter Safety Course.
8. Must complete the written essay (500 word maximum) on the topic "The Second Amendment, the right to
keep and bear arms and what it means to you" (Essay must be in APA format -
http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/APAsample.pdf).
Application and supporting documentation must be sent to:
Leslie Walden
C/O Taylor’s Motor Company
3229 Presson Rd.
Monroe, NC 28112
Attn: Union County NC Second Amendment Scholarship Essay
Application and ALL supporting documents must arrive no later than April 23, 2011 to be eligible for
scholarship for the following fall semester.
Applicants are to include 5 copies of their essay with the applicant's name removed and 1 complete copy on a
CD, plus a copy of their Hunter Safety Card with their application. Essays will be coded by the Committee
Chairman. Copies of all essays and any additional supporting information will be forwarded to all members of
the Union County NC Second Amendment Scholarship Fund Committee. Each committee member will read and
score the essays/supporting information on a 1-5 ranking with 1 being best and 5 being least. Scores from each
committee member will be forwarded back to the Chairman for totaling of score and matching with codes no
later than 5/15/11. Winners of the scholarships will be notified via email, mail and by phone. Notification to
each college or university will be sent. Final Report Paperwork for each scholarship will be sent to the NRA
Foundation for future Grant Funding. An attempt will be made to place notices in local newspapers for each of
the scholarship winners. In addition, scholarship winners and their parents may be invited to be honored at local
Friends of NRA Banquets.
Applications are available on the Guidance Website.
NCAE Scholarship-
Are You a Senior Planning Major in Education? The Union County Association of Educators (UCAE) in
cooperation with the Union County Retired Educators are proud to announce: 1- $1,750.00 scholarship. See
Mrs. Daniels for an application. The deadline is Tuesday, April 19 th 2011.
The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship-
The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization established in
1970 to provide scholarships for deserving students who indicate a desire to enter the profession of Accounting.
The scholarship for 2011-2012 school years will be $500.00 each. The eligibility requirements for the
scholarships are detailed below:
1. Must be a resident of North Carolina.
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2. Must enroll in an accredited school of higher education in North Carolina.
3. Must enroll in an accounting degree program with 6 or more credit hours per semester. (A two or four year
degree program, not Master’s Degree).
4. Must shoe a firm intention to continue into of Accounting.
Please see Mrs. Daniels for an application. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2011.
Piedmont EyeCare Student Athlete Scholarship Program -
Doctors’ Scott Philippe and Michael Johnson of Piedmont EyeCare Associates, OD, PLLC are offering two financial
scholarships in the amount of $500. The scholarships will be awarded to one female and one male senior
student athlete that are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. The students must have either applied to,
or be accepted to a 2 or 4 year college.
Please complete the following application and essay and mail to:
Piedmont EyeCare Associates, OD, PLLC
8811 Blakeney Professional Drive
Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277
The deadline for the application is April 15, 2011.
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship
(Deadline: April 30, 2011)
This $5000 scholarship is open to students currently enrolled as high school students or first-year college
students. To be eligible for this award you must be under 25 years of age and answer both of the essay
questions.
Website: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8809/healthy_lifestyles_scholarship_scholarship.php
Dial My Dentist Scholarship Program
(Deadline: May 6, 2011)
This $1000 scholarship is available to students between the ages of 16 and 21. In the fall of this year (September
2011), the student must be attending College or University full-time.
Website:
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9838/dial_my_dentist_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
S.S. Scholarship Program
(Deadline: June 1, 2011)
This $1000 scholarship is available to any student that is 21 years or under, as of June 1, 2011.
GE- Reagan Foundation Scholarship-
We at GE and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation recognize your involvement and support in the success
of our nation’s future leaders, and we’d like to pass along a scholarship program that we believe will provide
advancement opportunities for students as they pursue higher education.
In 2011, we’re proud to introduce the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarships, which will reward up to 20 students
each year with $10,000 a year, for up to four years.
Details about the scholarship and how to apply can be found here.
In order to earn one of the scholarships, students must demonstrate that they exhibit the values of Ronald
Reagan: leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. In addition to providing information regarding their
academic, financial and extracurricular backgrounds, students will be required to secure a nomination from a
community leader and an academic recommendation, and write a 500-750 word essay on the following subject:
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Before he became America’s 40th president, Ronald Reagan pursued leadership roles to inspire and advocate for
those around him. Describe how your leadership and service has made a positive difference in your school, in
your community, in your family and/or on the job, and how it will continue to make a difference in college and
beyond.
2011 NC Strawberry Association Scholarship-
The NC Strawberry Association is offering a 2011 NC Strawberry Association Scholarship. The scholarship is open
to high school seniors or current college students applying, accepted to, or currently enrolled in a land grant
university who are interested in or having declared a major in a program of study directly related to the
strawberry industry (e.g. small fruit production, marketing, food science, nutrition, entomology, agronomy, etc).
The Scholarship Award for 2011 is $500. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on funds available
and applications received. The deadline to apply is May 1. For more information, visit
www.ncstrawberry.org/docs/AboutScholarship2011.htm or contact NCSA at info@ncstrawberry.com.
A Few Good Men Scholarship-
A Few Good Men, Inc. is offering (2) $500.00 scholarships to high school seniors. If you are interested in
pursuing this scholarship opportunity, please visit www.afewgoodmennc.org. The deadline to apply is April 15,
2011.
Union County/Monroe N.C. Friends of NRA Committee- Scholarship
Attention Seniors, the NRA will be offering (1) $500.00 scholarship to students of UCPS. Please visit their
website at www.unioncountyfnra.org to apply. The deadline to submit your application is April 23th.
Siler Presbyterian Scholarship-
Siler Presbyterian Men of the Church is offering scholarships for young people that are interested in attending a
technical school, community college or a junior college. If you are interested in pursuing this scholarship, please
see Mrs. Daniels for an application. The deadline to apply is May 20 th .
Weddington Optimist Club -
The Weddington Optimist Club is pleased to announce that it is starting the selection process for the computer
giveaway scholarship program. A Cuthbertson High School senior will be awarded this scholarship which
includes a laptop computer with Microsoft student office software valued at over eight hundred dollars. To
apply for this scholarship you must complete a cover page and write an essay (details listed below). The due
date for the essay is noon April 19, 2011. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 5, 2011. Scholarship
recipients must attend the Weddington Optimist Club meeting at the Weddington Optimist Park on Thursday
May 26 th at 7pm.The essay should be typed (single space) with a maximum of 2 pages. A hand written essay will
be acceptable if there is no access to a home or school computer/printer. Please return your completed essay to
“CONTACT NAME” in guidance by the due date.
The following information should be on the cover page:
• Name, high school, home address, e-mail, home phone, intended college and major.
• High school awards, honors, extra-curricular activities, community service and employment.
Essay Question
Why are you deserving of this computer scholarship award and will this award financially make a difference in
your ability to attend college?
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Delta Kappa Gamma
Each year the Alpha Zeta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Society for Key Women Educators
gives a one thousand dollar grant-in-aid award to a deserving student in Mecklenburg or Union Counties. This
deserving student should have a sincere desire and commitment to enter the teaching profession. The ideal
candidate is one who excels academically, is involved in community and school activities. The application and
requested information is due by Friday, April 22 nd . Please stop by the Guidance Office to pick up your
application.
Cuthbertson High School PTSO
The Cuthbertson High School PTSO is proud to offer each academic year two $500 scholarships to seniors
pursuing full time higher education after graduating from Cuthbertson High School. The scholarships may be
revised (in quantity and amount) based on the fundraising results for the academic year.
The Scholarship Committee is comprised of members representing the PTSO board, teachers and parents.
Members may not have children who are seniors at CHS or teach classes with a significant representation of
seniors. The decision of the committee is final and will be announced at Awards Day in May.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a senior at Cuthbertson High School graduating in June of the current academic year.
- Minimum weighted GPA of 3.0.
- Student or student’s parent/guardian must be a paid member of the CHS PTSO as of April 1 in the current
academic year. Verify status by contacting the membership chair: Fran Faraci myliljulie@aol.com
- The recipient must provide evidence that the student will attend a post-secondary accredited educational
institution on a full time basis after graduation. (For example: acceptance letter)
- A parent or guardian of each recipient shall be required to guarantee the return of any CHS PTSO
Scholarship money received if the recipient does not attend a post-secondaryaccredited educational
institution during the academic year that begins in the fall immediately following his or her CHS graduation.
Application Directions:
- Complete the attached application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Questions
should be directed to: British Hyrams bhyrams@gmail.com
- Application (and other materals) are due in Mrs. Hodge’s mailbox by 3p.m. April 15, 2011. Late applications
will not be accepted.
- Official CHS transcript must be submitted with the application in a sealed envelope from guidance.
- Two teacher recommendations must be submitted with the application. Each recommendation must be in a
sealed envelope with the teacher’s signature over the flap.
- Essay questions can be attached on a separate piece of paper.
Students can pick up an application in the Guidance Office
The Charlotte Observer will honor top high school seniors with the All-Star Scholars Program. These students
will be featured prominently in stories and photos in the Observer in May. One scholar form each school will
compete within the student’s region for a $1,000 Senior of the Year Award. Judges will consider written
statements by the Senior of the Year nominees and will interview finalists for the $1, 000 award.
If you are interested in pursuing this scholarship opportunity, please see Mrs. Daniels for the complete
application requirements. The deadline for all application materials to be submitted is Friday, April 15 th .
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Will to Win Scholarship
This year, Merck Respiratory will again sponsor the Will to Win Scholarship Program for high school seniors with
asthma who are pursing higher education.
This nationwide scholarship recognizes high school seniors who are outstanding, disciplined, determined and
successful in managing their asthmas. The program serves to demonstrate to young people with asthmas that
the condition, when properly treated and managed, need not impede their ability to excel.
Scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded to two deserving high school seniors in each of the following five
categories:
• Performing Arts(dance, music, theater)
• Visual Arts(painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, film)
• Community Service
• Athletics
• Science
All high school senior with asthmas that will graduate in 2011; have achieved a level of excellence in one of the
following: performing arts, visual arts, community services, athletics or science; and who will be attending
college in fall 2011 are eligible.
Applicant must meet the following criteria:
• Demonstrate outstanding performance in one of the above categories
• Document a track record of achievements relevant to entry category.
• Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0
• Have received at least one award related to their entry category
• Include all appropriate signatures, as noted in the application
To apply for this scholarship log onto: http://www.willtowinscholarship.com/
Waxhaw-Women’s Club Scholarship
The Waxhaw Woman’s Club is offering a $500.00 scholarship to (1) Cuthbertson High School female. The
scholarship recipient must meet the following criteria:
• Have a financial need
• Plans to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university
• Must be a Waxhaw resident
If you are interested in pursuing this scholarship, please submit a response to the following question. Please
keep all essays between 250-500 words. Discuss an obstacle you have overcome in your life. What changes did
you make? What did you learn? The essay response is due to Ms. Daniels by April 29 th .
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• Opportunities
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies:
Georgetown’s Summer Programs for High Schools Students afford students the opportunity to get ahead and to
make plans for the future while expanding their horizons and finding their passions. Each summer at
Georgetown, highly motivated high school students participate in college classes and advance their academic
skills through a variety of challenging learning experiences lasting from eight days to ten weeks. Students have
the unique opportunity to learn from acclaimed Georgetown faculty and alumni including former and current
members of Congress, well known journalists and authors, and national security leaders. Georgetown is
accepting applications for their summer programs, and programs fill up quickly. All materials are available at
http://summer.georgetown.edu. If you should have questions about this program, please contact (202) 687-
8600 or email at highschools@georgetown.edu.
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