ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday, March 14, 2008

Students, faculty, and staff: Don’t forget about the After Prom Talent Show tonight(Fri.) at 7:00 p.m. in the east gym. The winners of the $350 First Prize and the $150 Second Prize will be selected by audience vote, so come out tonight and vote for your favorite performer. Admission is $3.00, and proceeds will go to support After Prom.

The FCHS Student Council is organizing a benefit for the Coleman family. On Friday, March 28, there will be a Game-A-Palooza in the east gymnasium. From 8-11 P.M., there will be a variety of games and competitions for both individuals and teams. Please sign up in the office if you want to participate in the air band and lip sync contest. For a $10 donation, FCHS students can enjoy games and refreshments. If a club or organization would like to help, please contact Brandon Lee, Kyla Basnett, or Katelyn Baker.

Spring Blood Drive: The FCHS Student Council is holding the spring Red Cross-sponsored blood drive on Thursday, March 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the girls’ gym. Any FCHS student who is 17 years of age or older is eligible to be a blood donor. Did you realize that every pint of blood that is donated helps three different people? Your pint of blood is divided into red cells, platelets, and plasma. Any of the three parts of your pint of blood could save a life! Did you know that young people or children that require blood transfusions must get blood from young people such as you? Your blood is very important . . . so please sign up now in Room 102 or with any Student Council member.

Applications for lifeguard positions at the Fairfield Park pool are now available in the office. Please pick up an application if you are interested. You may give the completed form to Mrs. Monge or take the form to Jay Fyie’s law office.

COLLEGE INFORMATION - SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS:

Guidance has received the applications for the Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Program. Ten $2500.00 scholarships are awarded annually to Illinois high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree and career in agriculture or an agriculture-related field. Applicants must be a high school senior with a 2.75 GPA in 2007-08, be a resident of Illinois, be accepted at an accredited higher education institution in Illinois, and be pursuing an agriculture or agriculture-related major. See Guidance for an application. The deadline to apply is on or before May 15, 2008.

The Wayne County Memorial VFW Post 4535 is offering $1000.00 scholarships to graduating seniors from each of the three Wayne County high schools. Resumes should include information about yourself and your family, your school career, your college and career plans, veterans in your family, and financial need. See Guidance for more information. The deadline to apply is April 24, 2008.

The Army National Guard will be here during 4^th and 5^th hour lunches next Tuesday, March 18. Interested students should plan to go to the cafeteria on this date – no passes will be issued.

The University of Southern Indiana(USI) will be hosting a Student Information Night on Tuesday, March 18, at the Windsor Oaks Best Western Inn at Grayville, from 7-8:30 P.M. This is an opportunity to learn about scholarships for Illinois residents, financial aid, housing and much more.

Guidance has received information concerning the Balanced Man Scholarship for the University of Illinois. This scholarship is being offered to the incoming male students who have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics and community service during their high school career. To qualify, you must be a full-time student at the University of Illinois during the fall of 2008 and have the application postmarked by Friday, April 25, 2008. See Guidance for further information.

Guidance has received the application for the Wayne County 4-H Foundation College Scholarship. Applicant must be an active 4-H member the year of application, and must be a member in good standing the two years prior to application. See Guidance for an application and further details. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 11, 2008.

The FCHS Scholastic Team won their first round by defeating Litchfield; then they lost their second round to Rochester. At 1:35, they are to play Porta.