COUNSELORS’ CORNER
WEST PERRY HIGH SCHOOL
VOLUME 5
JANUARY 2013
SCHOLARSHIPS/ESSAYS
The PinnacleHealth Auxiliary Ernest R. McDowell Health Career Scholarship – To download and print an
application go to: http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/General/PinnacleHealthFoundation/Auxiliary/Scholarship.aspx. All completed applications must be postmarked by Monday,
April 8, 2013.
2013 Perry County Rotary Club has two $500.00 scholarships to be awarded. Applications are in the
C.C. and they ask that they are returned no later than April 10, 2013. The college scholarship is awarded
after successfully enrolling in college for the second semester. The scholarship will be paid directly to
the college.
The Sales & Marketing Council of the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg is accepting
applications for its Building Independent Women Scholarship(s) for this 2012-2013 school year.
Applications are available in the C.C.
A. Applicant must be a citizen of the U.S. or have a permanent resident status.
B. Applicant must submit: 1) Application with the recommendation of the building industry
related instructor of professionals. 2) Essay of 200 words or more describing career goals and
why applicant should be awarded the scholarship. 3) A copy of latest grade transcript and SAT
scores.
The Harrisburg Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Association is offering the HSPDPA Saint Patrick’s Day
Parade Essay Contest. The essay topic is “My future goals, and why am I deserving of a
scholarship.” Ex. – tell us what attributes, traits, beliefs or values you hold that make you
deserving. (Also remember, an interest in Irish heritage/history is a judging criteria.) Who is
eligible: High school seniors and post high school freshman enrolled in accredited college or
technical school. Scholarship Awards: There are several scholarships available (this past year 8
were awarded) ranging from $500 on up. All entries must be submitted with: A completed
application form available at: http://www.harrisburgirishparade.com/scholarships, one letter of
recommendation from a sponsoring HSPDPA member, official school transcript of the applicant
(or its equivalent), list of extra-curricular activities, essay on applicant’s future goals and why
applicant deserves this scholarship (500 words maximum) and confirm availability to attend the
Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 16, 2013. All entries must be postmarked by February
8, 2013 to: HSPDPA, Attention: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 364, Harrisburg, PA 171080364.
Pittsburgh Technical Institute Design and Drafting Scholarship. Deadline: Friday, March 22,
2013 Awards: $1500 to $7000. High school faculty can enter two students per category (2D
CAD, 3D CAD, REVIT Architecture, INVENTOR or SOLIDWORKS Mechanical, or Photoshop) for this
April 10, 2013 competition on PTI’s Campus.
Graduating high school students will once again have the opportunity to receive scholarship
funds from PSECU. To qualify for one of six $8,000 PSECU Scholarships, the student must be a
PSECU member by Monday, December 31, 2012. IMPORTANT! Students who are PSECU
members can download an application at psecu.com/scholarships. The application has a section
that the student fills out and an Academic Profile that the counselor fills out. The counselor will
mail all packet information on February 22, 2013 to ensure they meet the PSECU deadline.
The James K. Adams and Arlene L. Adams Foundation will award tuition assistance based on
merit, community involvement, good moral character, a promise of success or achievement, and
financial need for the 2013-2014 academic year. The Foundation has awarded more than
$505,000 in no interest loans and other student financial assistance, including last year’s awards
totaling $60,000. Eligible students must be graduates of high schools in eastern and central
Cumberland County or of high schools in Perry County. Applicants must have applied for further
education, including a 2 or 4 year degree program, and disbursement of no-interest tuition loan
funds will be made directly to the educational institution at which the student enrolls. Each
applicant is required to submit the following items to the Foundation by April 1, 2013 to be
considered for financial assistance:
1. Letter of recommendation from guidance counselor or college faculty advisor.
2. Letter of recommendation from applicant’s priest, rabbi or minister.
3. Letter to Board of Directors from applicant setting forth his or her goals and plans to attain
those goals including a statement of applicant’s reasons for applying for this loan,
appreciation of virtue of working to accomplish his or her goals, and examples of out-ofschool activities demonstrating community involvement and moral character.
4. Transcript through first half of senior year or current year of higher education studies.
5. Photocopy of completed application for Pennsylvania State Grant or Federal Student Aid.
6. Completed application for financial assistance from the Foundation.
Applications, academic transcripts, references, student’s goals and financial data must be
received by April 1, 2013. Applications are in the C.C.
The Perry County Sportsmen for Youth will present a $500.00 scholarship to one resident of
each of the following school districts: Greenwood, Newport, Susquenita and West Perry.
The applicant must be a senior and must be entering a field of study relating to wildlife
management, forestry, conservation, environmental science or related field. The Perry
County Sportsmen for Youth Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors residing in the
above school districts, regardless of the school they attend. Home schooled and private
schooled students are welcome to apply. Completed applications should be mailed to Carl
Fox, 5 Penn Manor Rd., Duncannon, PA 17020. Applications must be postmarked by March
31, 2013 to be considered. Stop in the C.C. for an application.
The Carlisle Area Healthcare Auxiliary/Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation
annually provides scholarship funds to qualified recipients that plan to enter a program as a
R.N., L.P.N. Medical Technician, Physical Therapist, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technician
or Radiology Technology. The applicant must be accepted into a school/program to receive
a degree or certification in one of the above approved professions. Students accepted into a
Pre-Program will not be eligible. The recipient will be selected on the basis of financial
need, personal commitment and scholastic record. Deadline for submitting is April 15,
2013. The scholarship committee will review applications and conduct interviews. All will
be notified in June 2013 of decisions. Applications are available in the C.C.
PA State Hunters Organization will present a $500.00 scholarship to one resident of the
West Perry School District. The applicant must be a senior and must be entering into a field
of study relating to wildlife management, forestry, conservation, environmental science or a
related field. The PA State Hunters Organization Scholarship is open to all graduating
seniors residing in the Wes Perry School District. Home schooled and private schooled
students are welcome to apply. The completed applications should be mailed to the PA
State Hunters Organization, PO Box 415, Newport, PA 17074. Please mark the envelope
scholarship application. Applications must be post marked not later than March 29, 2013 to
be considered. Please attach a brief essay explaining why you have decided to advance your
education in the field of study you have selected. Applications are available in the C.C.
Awarding $1.1 Million in Scholarships to Teens – Best Buy Scholarship Program
Apply December 26 – February 15, 2013. Students in grades 9-12 living in the US and Puerto
Rico are eligible to apply. Students who demonstrate good grades, commitment to community
service and/or work experience are eligible to apply. Apply online at http://pr.bby.com
OPEN HOUSE
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Open House – Saturday, January 12, 2013 11AM – 2:30PM
and Saturday, March 23, 2013 11AM – 2:30PM. Register online at pcad.edu/openhouse.
Application fee waived during Open House! Phone: 800-689-0379 for more information.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
Pittsburgh Technical Institute has been offering skill-based education for 65+ years. PTI is now
accepting applications for two new programs: Culinary Arts and Welding Technology.
Cornell University Summer College Programs for high school students 2013. Visit
www.summercollege.cornell.edu now and find out what their award-winning programs have to
offer you.
Jumpstart your FUTURE…Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs – June 29-Aug. 9, 2013
Advanced Placement/Early Admission
Fine Arts: Architecture/Art & Design/Drama/Music
National Honor School Game Academy
More information at: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
The Congress-Bundestag Vocational Exchange ProgramRequirements: Abroad Program for Vocational High School Graduates.
Young adult program for Young Adults who are mature and responsible.
Must be 18 years old when leave, but not yet 19 years of age.
Minimum of a “B” average (3.0 G.P.A.)
Outline: Training/School attendance and an internship while living with a German host family.
This is a cultural experience and they try to put you in a vocational opportunity.
Selected students will get 2 months of intensive language preparation before being assigned to
the host family and school.
Students must provide their own round trip transportation from their home to Washington D.C.
Room and Board is provided.
Students are required to bring between $400 – 450 per month for spending money.
Health, Liability, and Accident Insurance is provided.
International travel to and from Germany is provided.
Students have been placed in fields such as arts, architecture, auto mechanics, biotechnology,
business, computer science, education, forestry, health care, hotel management, journalism,
photography, political science, theatre, and vet science. If interested, see your counselor.
Application deadline: January 31, 2013.
Wildlife Leadership Academy – The goal of the Academy is to give you the knowledge and
leadership tools to become conservation leaders in your home community and beyond. The
Academy has offered a unique and life-changing experience for the youth of PA. The Academy
is a cooperative initiative involving state agencies and conservation organizations and is
coordinated and administered by the PA Institute for Conservation Education. The Academy
brings the expertise of the PA Fish and Boat Commission, the PA Game Commission, PA State
University, Kutztown University, Trout Unlimited, Quality Deer Management Assoc., US Army
Corps of Engineers and many more, directly to high school students. For more information
about the Academy please go to: www.PICEweb.org. More youth apply to the program tan can
be accepted – the top 20 applicants will be invited to participate for each field school. They are
looking for highly motivated 14-17 year old students with an interest in wildlife, conservation,
and the outdoors. Applicants will be selected based on several criteria: References, academic
achievements and activities, non-academic achievements and activities, and a personal essay.
Students are expected to complete at least 3 outreach activities after attending the Academy.
The completed application in black or blue ink must be postmarked no later than April 1 to be
considered. Applications are in the C.C.
Current sophomores and juniors – Bright, motivated students looking for an exciting and
challenging opportunity check out this opportunity. Pennsylvania School for Global
Entrepreneurship (Former Governor’s School) July 7 – August 3, 2013 at Lehigh University.
This is a 4 week residential learning experience bringing together PA students and international
students. Students should demonstrate academic achievement, an interest in business,
international relations or economics development, and a record of leadership and service
activities $2,950 program cost. Students must reside on campus for the 4 weeks. For
application and further information: www.iacocca-lehigh.org
University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy – June 23-July 20, 2013 at University of
Pittsburgh. You must demonstrate academic achievement, especially in the sciences, and
interest or potential in health care, and a record of leadership and service activities. $2,400
program cost. For application and further information: www.hcsa.pitt.edu Deadline: Must be
received by February 15, 2013
Perry County Camera Club: Special invite to students: Perry County Camera Club has meetings
on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in the basement of the Newport Library at 6 PM. They will
have Saturday classes next year. They have guest speakers. For more information or if you have
questions, contact: Richard at 834-5246.
Central Pennsylvania’s Community College (HACC) in cooperation with the PA Society of
Professional Engineers – Harrisburg Chapter, is sponsoring Engineering Day to be held at the
Midtown 2 site, 1500 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA on Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 8:30
AM – 12:30 PM. Engineering Career Day is held in conjunction with the Automotive Technology
Career Day, which will take place in North Hall at the Main Harrisburg Campus on the same date
and time. Students, parents, teachers and counselors are invited to attend presentations from
local professional engineers. These professionals have volunteered their time to discuss
employment opportunities, educational and vocational training requirements, and the abilities
and interests unique to their fields. Additionally, the Engineering & Technology program
instructors will be available to answer questions about the various technology programs offered
at HACC. Each student attends an Engineering Overview Presentation and two sessions.
Engineering disciplines that will be represented include: Architecture, Civil Technology,
Computer Technology, Electronics, Nanofabrication, Environmental, Mechanical, and Chemical.
An agenda will be included in a packet that will be distributed to everyone on the day of the
event. You are asked to park in the student parking lot on Reily St, between 3rd and 4th Streets.
Any questions, please contact Kim Ketelsleger at 221-1300(ext. 1424 or Doniele Leggs at 2211300 (ext. 1474). Important Note: Students attending the Automotive Technology Career Day
event will need to be taken directly to North Hall, located at Entrance #5 at the Main Harrisburg
Campus. Snow make up date is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2013. In the event of
inclement weather, please check their website at: www.hacc.edu to confirm that HACC’s
Harrisburg Campus is open for the day. If the campus is closed, the event will be postponed to
the later date.
4th Annual I Lead Conference for rising seniors.
June 11 – 15, 2013
Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA
Registration Fee: $300
Register online ILeadToday.org
Deadline: May 15th
Program Highlights:
 The College Selection Process
 Collaborative Problem Solving
 Goal-Setting & Action – Planning
 Career Exploration Dinner
 Networking & Etiquette
 Leadership Development
 Community Service
Shippensburg University Army ROTC Cadet for a Day
Cadre will pair you up with a current ROTC Cadet to learn first hand what it is like to
be a Shippensburg University Army ROTC Student. Thursday, April 25, 2013
Contact Mr. Gene Mizdail @ 717-477-1896 or ebmizd@ship.edu
Please fill out the on line application at:
http://www.ship.edu/ROTC/Upcoming_Events/Cadet_for_a_Day/
Penn Engineering Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology
July 7-27, 2013
Priority Application Deadline: March 15, 2013
Final Deadline: May 15, 2013
To learn more, check out their website at: www.seas.upenn.edu/saast
Prom-O-Rama – Saturday, February 2nd 11 AM – 4 PM
McCann School of Business & Technology – 346 York Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013
Browse through racks of gorgeous pre-owned gowns at amazing prices and check out
tuxedo styles that will be on display. Register to win door prizes such as hair and nail packages,
prom photo shoots, & more!
If you have a fabulous gown that you would like to sell please contact Amber Shearer at
717-218-3400 and 570-238-2360 or Amber.Shearer@McCann.edu. The deadline to drop off
gowns for sale is Wednesday, January 30th.
Susquehanna University invites business-minded students to apply for this summer’s Leadership
Institute for Entrepreneurship (LIFE) held July 7-13. This one week program brings students
from across the country to live on their 325 acre campus and pursue their interest in business
with faculty and well-established professionals from a variety of industries. Comprehensive fees
for the program (including room, meals and all program materials) are $695 for students who
apply by April 1. Students who apply after April 1 will pay $795. Visit www.susqu.edu/LIFE for
more information and to apply today.
Working in a simulated entrepreneurial setting, students and their teammates will enjoy the
following:
 Running their own “virtual” business
 Entrepreneurship presentations
 Creating an infomerical
 Knoebels Amusement Resort and Hershey Park visits
 Harley-Davidson Plan tour
 Formal end-of-session presentations
 Dining etiquette workshop; and
 A talent show
As a service project, the United States Naval Academy Parents’ Club of Central PA is sponsoring
a bus trip to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, March 23, 2013. The
purpose of this trip is to give interested students and their parents an opportunity to see the
Academy first hand, learn about the application/appointment process, and meet with the local
area high school graduates who are presently midshipmen at the Academy. The cost of $75.00
per person includes transportation to and from the Academy, a presentation by a USNA
Admissions Officer, a question and answer session with midshipmen, parents, and guests, lunch
in Dahlgren Hall, a guided tour of the Academy yard and buildings to include classrooms and
typical living areas, and a stop at the gift shop. The bus will be boarded in Harrisburg and York.
Reservations are limited and must be confirmed with payment. It is advisable to make
reservations early. Seating on the bus will be on a first come, first served basis. Please make
checks payable to the “USNA Parents” Club of Central PA.” To confirm your reservation, send
your payment to: Joe Innerst, 377 Benyou Lane, New Cumberland, PA 17070. Please include
your phone number and email address. Call Joe Innerst at 717-938-4010 or email
joseph.innerst@dallastown.net for additional information and questions.
Banson NYC is excited to offer 3 NYC Fashion Summer Camps for high school students in 2013.
They are designed for teens entering 9th through 12th grades. Each week-long session will teach
students the fundamentals of the fashion industry by providing an insider’s perspective.
Students will stay at the LIM College dorms on the Upper East Side. All rooms have double or
triple occupancy (based upon availability), have 24 hour security, hall RA’s , private bathrooms,
flat screen TVs, free local and long distance phone service, a microwave, fridge and freezer as
well as access to a 24 hour gym in the building. Their camps run from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday-Friday so check in will be between 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Sunday and check out will be
between 10:00 – noon on Saturday. They accept applications on a first come, first served basis.
Tuition include the following:
- 6 Nights in LIM College Residence Hall
- Visits to Key Players in the Industry
- Attend Interesting Fashion-Related Seminars and Lectures
- Participate in an Educational Shopping Trip
- Visit a Well-Known NYC Museum to See a Current Fashion Exhibit
- Attend an Information Session at a NYC Fashion College
- Meet with Educational Consultants from Admissions 1 to Learn about Navigating the College
Admissions Process
- Take an Essay Writing Workshop to Prepare for College Applications
- Group Dinners on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights
- Manicure/Pedicure Treatment on Thursday Night
- Enjoy the Excitement of NYC!
The cost is $1875.00 per student or $1699.00 per student if you register with a friend.
Session A – June 2, 2013 – June 29, 2013
Session B – July 7, 2013 – July 13, 2013
Session C – July 21, 2013 – July 27, 2013
For more information: Contact Bason NYC at www.bansonnyc.org or 917-328-1469.
Thought for the day…
A minute of thought is worth more than an hour of talk.