ASVAB Interpretation Scheduled

Those students at Verbena High School who took the ASVAB will have their scores interpreted by Rob Gaston on Monday, January 9, at 10:45, in Mrs. Thomas's classroom. Mr. Gaston will help you to understand what your ASVAB scores mean and what your strengths and weaknesses are.

Lott Leadership Institute at the University of Mississippi

The Lott Leadership Institute at the University of Mississippi is pleased to announce that the annual Lott Leadership Institute for High School Students is now taking nominations for the two 2012 sessions. A total of 44 (22 per session) outstanding rising seniors (current juniors) will be invited to the University of Mississippi campus to participate in this program promoting leadership and public service. These students will earn six hours of college credit while participating in discussion groups, panels, and debates on issues confronting leaders of the 21st century. Participants will also travel to Washington, D.C., to participate in discussions with state and national leaders. All participants in the program will receive scholarships to help with the costs of tuition, housing, meals, travel costs to D.C. (housing and meals). The costs to the students will be a $500 program fee, a $100 registration fee, textbooks and weekend meals. Students are encouraged to raise the $500. Cost should not prevent a student from applying! If you are a current junior who will have 15 high school credits by June 2012 with at least a 25 ACT or an 1150 SAT (Cr and M). The two session dates are May 28-June 29 and June 25-July 27. Please contact Mrs. Champion if you are eligible and interested in being nominated for this program. The nomination deadline is January 16, 2012.

Ai - The Art Institututes

For information about scholarships and the programs offered at The Art Institute, contact Heather Bullard, high school representative, at hbullard@aii.edu. Her cell phone is 205-329-3051 and the toll free number is 800-275-4242. The website for Ai is artinstitutes.edu.

2012 LSU Spring Invitational Program

If a senior student is interested in attending the 2012 LSU Spring Invitational Program, they have until March 20, 2012,to register. You must have an ACT score of 27 or higher. The dates of the LSU Spring Invitational Program are March 28-30. Attendance is limited to 1,700 seniors. All participants must be admitted to LSU before attending the program. Therefore, admission applications and necessary documents are due before January 13, 2012. For more information, please see Mrs. Champion or go to the website www.lsu.edu/spin.

UA Department of Theatre and Dance

If you are interested in majoring in any area of theatre or dance, you should consider the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Alabama. They are holding auditions on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Registration forms must be received by January 17, 2012. See Mrs. Champion for registration forms or more information.

ASU Founders' Week

The 111th Founders' Week for Alabama State University is February 7-10, 2012. There are special events scheduled for each day. For more information, please visit the ASU website at www.alasu.edu or call 334-229-6795.

Warhawk Welcome Day

Warhawk Welcome is the new name of Auburn Montgomery's preview day. In case you haven't heard, AUM is now home of the Warhawks! Warhawk Welcome will be a very exciting and informative day for parents and students. The event starts at 8:30 am on Saturday, January 21. The website for Auburn Montgomery is www.aum.edu.