The 9th Annual WV High School Juried Exhibition Call for Entries is underway and our online submission deadline ends on Friday, March 18th at 11:59pm. Please remind your juniors and seniors that it is free to submit and they can submit works in any media: drawing, painting, design, digital, photography, video, animation, websites, sculpture, printmaking, etc. Entry form and submission guidelines can be found here: WV High School Juried Exhibition Entry FormGold Prize -- $4,000 yearly scholarship to WV Wesleyan Art Department (that's $16,000 over the course of 4 years) Silver Prize -- $3,000 yearly scholarship to WV Wesleyan Art Department (that's $12,000 over the course of 4 years) Faculty Prize -- $2,500 yearly scholarship to WV Wesleyan Art Department (that's $10,000 over the course of 4 years) Student Art League Prize -- $2,000 yearly scholarship to WV Wesleyan Art Department (that's $8,000 over the course of 4 years) Also, these scholarships are STACKABLE, meaning you can combine them with academic scholarships you might receive from WVWC - it's a great deal! NOTE: Students must complete a WVWC admission application (it's free!) to be considered for one of several creative scholarships. Even if you aren't sure if you want to go to Wesleyan, enter the contest! It's free to enter! All prize-winners can say they have won a *state-wide* competition (great for making college applications look good!). The end of the third nine weeks is approaching!!! The last day is March 17th. Be sure to adhere to deadlines posted by teachers. The year is flying by!
Fayth Laxton, a 2021 graduate of James Monroe High School, returned to her alma mater on March 16, 2022 to speak with students interested in STEM fields about the First2Network organization. Fayth is a First2Network scholar studying forensic science at WVU Tech. She educated students about First2Network opportunities available to first generation and underrepresented groups majoring in STEM fields, including scholarships. Specifically, she highlighted research programs, networking and campus support provided to students. First2Network is an expanding group of people and organizations across West Virginia that seeks to improve STEM persistence among rural, first-generation, and other underrepresented college students so that they – in turn – can contribute to an innovation economy in our state. For more information about the program, visit https://first2network.org/.
James Monroe High School’s French, German, and Journalism classes observed Women's History Month by researching and writing articles about women who have been recognized for their contributions over the years in various countries. French students prepared articles on French-speaking African, Canadian, and European women such as Gisèle Rabesahala from Madagascar, Aoua Keita from Mali, Jaqueline Moudeina from Chad, Marie-José Chombart de Lauwe from France, Kim Phuc from Vietnam, and Fatima Fihri from Morocco. German students prepared articles on German-speaking women from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria such as Gabriele Löschper, Bertha Von Suttner, Sophie Scholl, and Hannah Arendt. Journalism students prepared articles on American women such as Elizabeth Peratrovich, Belle Boyd, Jennifer Garner, Josephine Butler, and Vesta Stoudt. This project helped the students appreciate the significant contributions women, often unsung, have made around the world and through the centuries. Catch up with this news plus more at the JMHS Journalism’s online publication The Maverick Express, at www.maverickexpress.org.
The West Point Summer Leader Experience (SLE) provides rising high school seniors with a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of a cadet. Our country’s best asset is our people and West Point is trusted to educate, train, and inspire its undergraduate students to become leaders of character who will make an impact on the world stage. At SLE, you will explore West Point from all angles, including our high-tech educational facilities, team building athletic activities, and realistic military training. You will get a taste of Cadet Life through the entire program, which is led by current West Point cadets. You will experience the thrill of victory when you overcome the challenges of our summer program and you will form life-long connections and friendships with your future classmates.
The SLE 2022 application window will open on February 1st, 2022 and will close on March 15th, 2022. Applicants will be informed of their status by mid-April. SLE Sessions Session 1: May 28 - June 3, 2022 Session 2: June 4 - June 10, 2022 The cost of attendance is $625 and generous need-based scholarships are available. There is no application fee. Standardized test scores are not required but the ideal applicant has a strong academic background and participates in team sports and other extracurricular activities. For more information, visit https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program Sent on Behalf of The Office of Congresswoman Carol Miller
We are pleased to announce that students who may be interested in the military, ROTC, and nominations and appointments to our United States Service Academies (West Point, Annapolis, USAFA, USMMA, and the US Coast Guard Academy) will be able to learn what it takes to achieve their goal later in March at Rep. Miller’s Academy Night. On Monday, March 14th, at George Washington High School, there will be an Academy Night for the 3rd District of West Virginia. United States Service Academy Liaison officers, ROTC representatives and DODMERB personnel will be present to brief on their programs. Information provided will include answers to the following: · The difference between attending an academy/ROTC and military recruiters · The value of attending a summer program at an Academy · Describing the ‘ideal’ candidate · Determining the difference between a nomination and an appointment Especially now, with the changes to SAT/ACT standards, extracurricular push, and hybrid learning, it is important for those students/parents/educators to understand the process and the rigors of the application/admission. Also, below are links to summer programs available to students at the academies. More information and due dates are below! USAFA – RISING SENIORS – applications for Summer Seminar due January 15th! USMA – RISING SENIORS – applications for Summer Leadership Experience due March 15th! USNA – RISING SENIORS – application for Summer Seminar due March 31st! USCGA – RISING SENIORS – applications for Summer AIM program due April 15th! While the USMMA does not have separate summer programs due to their unique trimester system tied into their Sea Year, it would benefit students to apply for the summer programs at USNA or USCGA to see if a sea service is the right path for them. High School Students: Entering high school? Do you like STEM? Ready to be challenged this summer? Apply now for summer STEM camp at a Service Academy where you will have the chance to interact with Cadets/Midshipman and faculty while working in world-class lab facilities on real-life STEM applications. While the last two years’ camps were virtual, this year they are in-person. Act now as applications close soon! USMA – applications for Middle/HS STEM Summer programs due March 18th! USNA – applications for Middle/HS STEM Summer programs due March 31st! USAFA – middle school/underclass HS students preparing to apply—no due date! While the USMMA does not have separate summer programs due to their unique trimester system tied into their Sea Year, it would benefit students to apply for the summer programs at USNA or USCGA to see if a sea service is the right path for them. James Monroe High School students Braydie Carr and Luke Fraley were recently selected to serve on the West Virginia Student Success Leadership Council (WVSSLC). WVSSLC is comprised of secondary and postsecondary student leaders from around the state. Student leaders are tasked with creating constructive ways to motivate peers to apply to post-secondary institutions and complete the FAFSA. The WVSSLC uses a roundtable atmosphere where students can collaborate and brainstorm ideas. Braydie and Luke attended their first meeting with WVSSLC on March 4, 2022 where they developed plans to be used at James Monroe.
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