Susquehanna University is offering week long summer  workshops for students interested in business, creative writing and music.

Please click on the link below to learn more information:

http://www.susqu.edu/about/life.asp

On Monday, December 22 at 2:30, Steven Foster, a 2014 South Western High School Graduate will be visiting in the Guidance Office to speak about Virginia Military Institute.

          Any interested 11^th and 12^th grade students should stop in guidance to sign up for the visit.

          Thank you!

The College Board, in partnership with The Atlantic, has established The Atlantic & College Board Writing Prize to recognize exceptional high school student essays that insightfully analyze an important document from U.S. history.

Analytical writing is a key skill in a student’s academic and career pursuits. The Atlantic & College Board Writing Prize encourages students to apply this skill as they make connections between important historical texts and their own experiences and communities.

The winner will be selected from seven finalists — one from each of six U.S. College Board regions and one international. Six of the finalists will each receive $2,500 in prize money, and the overall winner will have his or her essay published in The Atlantic and receive $5,000.

The contest will run from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2015. More information about the selected documents, contest rules, and timeline is available at collegeboardwritingprize.org

Those looking to further their education beyond high school will want to attend the Financial Aid Informational Night held Wednesday, December 10^th from 6:30-8:30 in the PAC (Performing Arts Center at SWHS).  Jessica Petrie, the financial aid coordinator from Penn State York will cover all you need to know about how to finance your education, including paperwork you will need to complete as well as  grant, loan, and scholarship information.  Contact the guidance office for additional information.

Below is information on a great opportunity for current 11th Grade students who have interest in to participating in a three week field school in Greenland. All costs for participants are covered.

Students Invited to Apply for the Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) http://www.arcus.org/jsep

The Joint Science Education Project (JSEP) is a National Science Foundation supported science and cultural-exchange summer program for high-school students.
The three-week program takes place entirely in Greenland. Participants from the United States, Denmark, and Greenland live and work together while exploring current research and completing their own inquiry-based investigations. The program includes two weeks of extensive field experiences based out of the town of Kangerlussuaq and a final week with a visit to Summit Station, the U.S. research facility located at the top of the Greenland ice sheet. Students observe scientists as they conduct research in a wide variety of fields including biology, geology, climatology, chemistry, and engineering. Students also have significant hands-on experiences in field research under the guidance of professional teachers from the participating nations.

JSEP is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the 11th grade at the time of application submittal. Applications from underserved students are encouraged. NSF’s Division of Polar Programs covers all participant costs, such as food, transportation, lodging, and instruction for students selected to participate. For more information, including application materials, go to http://www.arcus.org/jsep.

Applications for the JSEP 2015 program will open on November 15, 2014 and close January 9, 2015.

Whitaker Center Volunteer Information

Please see the message below from the Whitaker Center in Harrisburg, PA:

Whitaker Center is always looking for volunteers.  And with discoveries made every day I am sure there is something that would be a great fit for any student who is looking at completing community service hours.

The Whitaker Center relies on the enthusiasm, talent, intellect and creativity of volunteers to maintain and expand our exceptional programs. If you have any students who are interested in discovering Whitaker Center and all of our opportunities then we ask that you give them my contact information on the attached flyer. Or they can visit our website for an application at http://www.whitakercenter.org/volunteer. Some of the activities that the students can be involved with are answering questions about an exhibit, greeting school groups, helping guests to their seats in one of our theaters, or answering phones in the administrative office and so much more!

The volunteer program at Whitaker Center includes diverse people of all ages, abilities, educational levels and employment backgrounds. I will assist your students in selecting a role that matches their interests and abilities to the organizational needs. A contribution of one’s time and talent is one of the most generous gifts you can make.

We are currently accepting applications from volunteers (age 16 and up) to fill a variety of roles.  If you should have any questions or concerns then please feel free to contact me at (717) 724-3857 or at khicks@whitakercenter.org.