DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015
Two Hour Delay
Class Schedule
Block A
9:45 – 10:35
Singleton 1 9:30 – 10:00
Singleton 2 10:05 – 10:35
Block C
10:42 – 12:51
Lunch 1 10:35 – 11:03
Lunch 2 11:11 – 11:39
Lunch 3 11:47 – 12:15
Lunch 4 12:23 – 12:51
Block B
12:58 – 1:48
Block D
1:55 – 2:45
Singleton 7 1:55 – 2:25
Singleton 8 2:30 – 3:00
Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Chicken Poppers
Steamed Peas, Sweet Potato Fries, Leafy
Green Salad, Fruit
Pizza / Chicken Quesadilla
LOCATIONS @ D-B
Outside Little Theatre -2nd Floor
Activities /Gym Lobby near Restrooms
Field House near Kevin Trivette’s office
Lobby of CTE Building
Tutoring
Monday
3-4: Math / English / Biology (Library)
Tuesday
Wednesday
3-4:
3-4:
3-4:
3-4:
Thursday
Friday
English (Library)
Math / English / Biology (Library)
Chemistry (Library & 204)
Math (Library)
3-4: Physics (Library)
th
11
grade ACT
Tuesday, March
rd
3
NO writing
assessment testing
today
AP Exam Registration has been
extended through
Tuesday, March 3rd.
The ONLINE yearbook
sales deadline has
been extended to
March 20! Please go to
www.jostens.com
to pre-order your
yearbook.
Applications for
Maroon & Grey Yearbook Staff
and
Arrowhead Newspaper Staff
should be turned in to Mrs. Good in
room 273 no later than March 11!
Applications can be found in the
2015-16 course catalog. Both
classes will be offered during Block
C next year - see Mrs. Good in room
W-273 with any questions.
Senior cap and gown picture
proofs will be available in the
cafeteria during all four lunches
this week.
A New Food Program @ D-B !
Starting on March 2, 2015….There will be 4 coolers
located in the front of the cafeteria. Please put any
unopened food/drink in the coolers. This can be used
for students who may need extra for lunch. At the end
of the week , we will see how much we have and make
a donation to an organization that can use the food and
drink.
There will be an informational meeting for
parents/students on Thursday, March 3 @ 5:30pm, in
the Little Theatre for any student interested in trying
out for the Spirit Shaker dance team.
Try-out practices will be conducted in the dome from
5:30-7:30 on March 16, 17, and 18. Tryouts will be
during the same time on Thursday, 3/19.
College / University Visits to D-B
During Lunches
Milligan College – Mon March 2
ETSU @ Kingsport – Friday, March 13
The D-B Band has 2 more
weeks of their spring fundraiser
left. We are offering a variety of
candy, coffee and cookie
dough. With some Easter
candy, pizza and pretzels also
available. Please help support a
member of our band. This is
including color guard, winter
guard and the spirit shakers.
Seniors and Parents
Need help with the FAFSA,
ACT registration, or final college applications?
Seniors and parents can sign up
for an individual appointment for this
service available
at D-B on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Come by or contact the D-B
Counseling office for an appointment.
S.H.O.U.T. (Students Helping Others
Understand Tomorrow) applications are
available in the Counseling
Office. Applications must be submitted to
the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce by
March 20th.
Winter Guard
All three levels of Winter Guard (Varsity, JV and
Prep) will be competing at Sullivan South on
Saturday,
March
7,
from
4:30
8:00pm. Admission is general $8.00. This will
be the only local competition D-B is attending this
season. Please go cheer for these teams and show
them your support!
Holston Valley Medical Center
Summer 2015 Junior Volunteer
Program
Information available in the
Counseling Office
Jostens will be here on MARCH 3
during lunches (outside cafeteria)
& after school (office lobby)
to take class ring orders.
Northeast State General Scholarship
Available at www.NortheastState.edu/scholarshipprograms . Find
application scholarship applications under Internal Programs menu
option. Deadline: Sunday, March 1st.
Northeast State Educational Access and Diversity
Scholarship
Available at www.NortheastState.edu/scholarshipprograms after February
1st. Find application scholarship applications under Internal Programs
menu option. Deadline: Monday, June 1st.
More information is available at
www.womenofaviation.org.
Summer
Engineering
Programs
For: 7th to 12th graders during the summer of 2015
Attend and…
• Learn about careers in engineering
• Explore UT’s Campus
• Tour engineering labs and facilities
• Compete in engineering challenges
• Cultivate new friendships
• Jump start my academic career
Application deadlines vary by program (March 6th or April 10th)
For information:
http://www.engr.utk.edu/diversity/pre_college.html
The American Legion
Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
Award: $3,000 to the state winner. $10,000 to the 1st place
national winner, and $2,500 to the 2nd place national
winners. Every eligible Tennessee Eagle scout who submits a
nomination will receive a $25 check.
Deadline: March 1st
Applications and information are available in the Counseling
office Scholarship box.
ETSU High School Leadership
Conference – LAUNCH: An
Initiative to Lead
A one-day event with interactive workshops, motivational
speakers, opportunities for self-discovery, and a sneak peek into
college life for students. This is an excited opportunity for
student leaders!
Friday, March 6th
Registration is $15 if registered by January 30th. Registration
includes lunch, t-shirt and conference materials.
Register today and learn more at www.etsu.edu/lead
THE 5th ANNUAL AIR FORCE
HERITAGE AND HISTORY
STUDENT WRITING
COMPETITION
This competition is designed for students ages 13-18
Deadline ‐ All papers must be submitted via hardcopy or email in PDF format
to Erin Craig NMUSAF/MUT 1100 Spaatz St. WPAFB, OH 45433‐7102 or
erin.craig@us.af.mil . Submissions must be postmarked by March 13th, 12:00
a.m. (EST). The competition will accept only the first 250 entrants.
Award: $1,500, $1,000, or $500
Info visit http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD101115-043.pdf
Tennessee School of Beauty
C.B. Brown Scholarship
Program
Eligible: High school seniors, not previously or
currently enrolled in a Cosmetology course. For
students interested in pursuing a career in
cosmetology.
Award: $14,995
Applications are available in the Counseling office and
the Career Counseling office.
Deadline: March 31st
Suntrust's Off to College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
Online Application open on September 15, 2014.
Eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need.
Award: One $1,000 winner will be chosen every two weeks from
October 31, 2014 through May 15, 2015.
You may enter once per drawing; however, students can register
after each drawing for the next scheduled drawing.
Apply
at https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/i
ndex.htm
Junior League of Kingsport Community
Service Scholarship
Senior women applying should meet the following
criteria: a commitment to volunteerism through an
outstanding record of participation and leadership in
service-oriented activities and consistent record of
academic achievement within a challenging
curriculum.
Applications are available in the Counseling office
Deadline for applications to be received by Junior
League: March 2nd
Prudential Spirit of
Community Award
The search is on to find our top youth volunteer. If selected, you could
receive $1,000, an impressive silver medallion, and a trip to Washington,
D.C., next May. If you feel you've made a positive difference through a
volunteer activity during the past year, visit spirit.prudential.com to apply.
For students in grades 5-12 who have participated in community service
activities over the past year.
More information is available in the Counseling office and online at
http://spirit.prudential.com
RiSE Scholarship
Criteria:
 Current high school, college bound senior, who has
submitted applications to and is planning on attending an
accredited College or University.
 U.S. Citizen.
 Overall GPA of 2.5
 Documented learning disability
 Letter of reference on the form.
Application must be postmarked by February 15th.
Applications online risescholarshipfoundation.org/ and in
Scholarship boxes in Counseling and Career Counseling office.
Army ROTC Scholarship
The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for
high school students planning on attending a
four-year college program
.Requirements: Be a U.S. citizen, between the ages of 17 and 26, a high school
GPA of at least 2.50, a high school diploma or equivalent, Score a minimum of
920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT, Meet physical standards,
Your Commitment: An eight-year service commitment with the Army, Serve full
time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve
(IRR).,
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-yearscholarship.html
ETSU - Fine & Performing
Arts Scholars Program
The Fine & Performing Arts Scholars Program (FPA) offers a
multidisciplinary approach to studying all of the arts – with access
to our best faculty and local experts in a wide range of fields – from
the visual arts and music, to theatre and dance, digital media, and
creative writing.
The competitive program is open to students who have earned a
cumulative high school GPA of 2.75 or higher; and, a composite
ACT score of 22 or higher, or, an SAT score of 1050 or higher (math
and reading only).
http://www.etsu.edu/honors/arts_scholars/apply.aspx
Deadline: March 15th
Simply Smart Scholarship
Award:$2,000 to one D-B Graduate! Can be used at any instate or out-of-state post-secondary education (University,
Trade school, Community College)
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, good character, financial need, involved in
school and community.
Applications are available in the Counseling office Scholarship
box.
Deadline to D-B Counseling office: March 20th
NSDAR offers approximately 23 different merit
and financial needs scholarships to:
Graduating Seniors, College students in
specific programs, and Post-Graduate students
in specific programs
For information and application forms visit –
www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
Janice M. Scott Memorial
Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Qualifications: US citizen, 3.0 GPA,
senior who plans to enroll full-time at 4
year college, leadership, community
service, extra-curricular activities,
financial need.
Applications are available in the
Counseling office Scholarship box
Deadline: March 31st
Buick Achievers
Scholarship
Award: 50 scholarships each up to $25,000 per year
Qualifications: high school seniors and current
undergraduates, plan to enroll full time at a four-year
college/university, plan to major in field of engineering,
technology, design, or business with an interest in the
automotive industry.
Apply at: www.buickachievers.com
Deadline: February 27th
Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Current or former athlete at the high school or college level and
must be a current college student or high school senior entering college.
How to Enter: Write a 400-500 word essay describing how the lessons
learned through playing sports have positively impacted you as you pursue
your college education.
Essay due June 1st
Information and entry available at
http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm
Middle Tennessee Network
Association
MTSU Alumni Scholarship
Awarded to MTSU bound high school seniors. Academic
achievement, financial need, good work ethic, community
outreach, and valuing education are taken into consideration.
Award Amount: $500 for an academic year.
Deadline: May 8th
Applications are available in the scholarship box in the
Counseling office.
Stan and Thelma Plumlee Scholarship
Eligibility:
 student must either live in a manufactured home, work in the
industry or have a relative who works in the manufactured
housing industry.
 Attend a Tennessee college, university or trade school
Applications are available in the Counseling office Scholarship
box.
Deadline: March 13th
Region 1 - AAA Basketball
Friday, February 27, 2015
South Doyle @ SHHS Girls - 6 pm
SHHS @ Jeff Co Boys - 6 pm
DB @ South Doyle Boys - 6 pm
Sevier Co @ TN High Boys - 6 pm
Morr East @ Crockett Boys - 7 pm
D-B softball will practice in the hitting
building from 3 to 4:30 on Friday, 2-2715. Remember to bring your signed
handbook paper.
Aug 20
Aug 28
Sept 4
Sept 11
Sept 18
Sept 25
Oct 2
Oct 9
Oct 16
Oct 23
Oct 30
Tennessee High
Oak Ridge
William Blount
Sevier County
Hardin Valley Academy
Open
Maryville
Bradley Central
Bearden
Jefferson County
Science Hill
Away
Home
Away
Away
Home
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
Away
Home
Home
Away
Home
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
Homecoming
Sr Night
Feb 26
Mar 3
Mar 7
Big 7 Jamboree
Greeneville
(Scrimmage)
Maryville
(Scrimmage)
THS
TBA
Home
6:00
Home
1:00
TUESDAYS
Room W-280
Gay-Straight Alliance meets every
Wednesday in either Mr. Jon Tully’s Room
(W-272) or Mr. Adam Hall’s room (E-102).
Check out our Facebook page:
Dobyns-Bennett High School Anime Club
FYI
Colors: Gold, Silver and Black
Theme: “New York, New York.”
Song: “Empire State of Mind”
D-B’S TARDY / ABSENCE
POLICY REMINDER
Please remember that participation in
prom and graduation ceremony are tied
directly to attendance. Students who
accrue instances of tardiness or
absenteeism greater than 10% of the time
in any one class will be ineligible for
these activities.