2024 Best and Brightest

The PA Media Group – The Patriot News and Penn Live – will honor 20 high school seniors as the Best & Brightest to represent the potential of the class of 2024.

Students nominate themselves; must be a current senior with a B average or a 3.0 minimum GPA.  Applications are due by March 11, 2024.

APPLY HERE

Georges Lieber Essay Contest on Resistance

The Gettysburg College Jewish Studies committee would like to invite high school students to participate in their Fifth Annual Georges Lieber Essay Contest on Resistance.  In 3,000 words, students are encouraged to raise questions, single out issues, and identify dilemmas involving resistance.  See attached flyer for in depth information.

AWARDS: 1st prize – $1000;  2nd prize – $750;  3rd prize – $500;  Two Honorable Mentions – $250 each

DEADLINE: 8:00pm EST April, 17, 2024, submission details are on the flyer link below

Questions can be directed to Triada Chavis at tchavis@gettysburg.edu

Georges Lieber Essay Contest

Optimist Club of York County Photo Contest

The photography contest is open to students in middle and high school under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2023.

Students are asked to submit a photo that illustrates one of the ten points of the Optimist Creed.

The deadline for all entries is January 30, 2024 (to the counseling office).

The local Optimist Club will award $125 for first place, $75 for second place, and $50 for third place.

The top 3 winners will have their photograph forwarded to the district contest.

Please review the application and rules and regulations here: Optimist Photography Contest

Elmer Hafer Youth Camp

The Elmer Hafer American Legion State Police National Guard Youth Camp is a six day program for students ages 15-17 interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or the military.

WHEN: June 9-15, 2024

WHERE: Messiah University

COST: $175 which includes meals and lodging, however the fee is paid by a sponsoring post or unit

Elmer Hafer Youth Camp

Click here for more information

 

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program

The Distinguished Young Women of York County program is held in May of each year.  It is a program for high school junior girls which places an emphasis on excellence recognizing and rewarding students for their scholastic achievement, talent, leadership and overall accomplishments in their schools and communities.  
It also promotes the outreach program Be Your Best Self encouraging self esteem in students of all ages.  Be Healthy, Be Ambitious, Be Involved, Be Responsible and Be Studious. 
 
Young ladies from schools in York County will attend rehearsals and be a part of an awesome production at the Pullo Center at Penn State York.  They will have a wonderful experience making new friends, gaining confidence and skills that will follow them throughout their lives.  A brief information meeting will be held with a representative from last year’s program.  Applications for participation are due in January 2024. 
Informational session held Friday, October 20, 2023 at 9:30am.  Contact your counselor to join the meeting.

Adams County College Fair

The 24th Annual Adams County College Fair will be held at the Gettysburg College Hauser Field House on Thursday, September 21st from 6:30 – 8 PM. Representatives from over 100 two-year, four-year and technical colleges, plus military representatives will be on hand to provide students and parents with information on educational opportunities at their institutions. A financial aid session will be held from 7:00 – 7:30 PM