SUMTER ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENTS
*The University of Alabama is now accepting
applications. Students must have a 21 ACT
and 3.0 GPA before applying. See Mrs. Larkin
for more information.


*Sumter Academy is participating in Boxtops
For Education. Please
click here for more
information. Containers are located in the
classrooms and in the office to drop off your
boxtops.


*
"admissions.com" is a new website that
offers students, parents and educators, useful
tools, tips, and information about the college
admission process.


*High School Athletes who are interested in
playing at the collegiate level may contact
Jennifer Thrasher to help with college
recruiting and the development of athletic
resumes. Contact information:
thrashej@bellsouth.net  or  (205) 792- 5583.


*William Carey University has created a new
scholarship opportunity for first-time
freshmen students with an ACT score between
15-19.  Students may enroll in 12 hours of
courses tuition-free (Students must earn their
degree for WCU in order for this to apply).  
Students with a 20 or greater ACT may also
participate for an upgraded scholarship
award. Please contact Mrs. Larkin for more
information.


*Please see Mrs. Larkin if you are interested
in applying for the Auburn University National
Science Foundation Scholarship.


*
www.WhatWillTheyLearn.com is a free,
online college guide that helps parents and
students gain information about colleges.


The University of Montevallo is offering a
$3,000 a year scholarship for students who
have earned Valedictorian or Salutatorian
Honors or for students graduating with a 4.0
GPA.  


*
SCHOOL UNIFORMS:  
The Liberty Shop in Meridian is offering a
year-round $99 special for 5 polos and 4
bottoms.  This excludes the plaids. They offer
a two-day turnaround on all items that must
be monogrammed.  You may now also place
your order on their website. Click the address
following link:
http://www.uniformsacc.com
Password: saeagles

Lands End Uniforms are also available. The
Preferred School Contribution Program
donates 3% of your net sales of Lands' End
School Uniform products back to Sumter
Academy.  You must mention or include your
Preferred School Number when placing your
order.
Preferred School Number is:  900134735
The following ordering options are available:  
Phone:            1-800-469-2222
Mail:                Lands' End School
2 Lands' End Lane
Dodgeville, WI  53595-0640
Internet:         
www.landsend.com/school


*Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York is
offering 12 full scholarships to highly
talented, deserving students who major in
Computer Science or Information Technology
and Systems. Students who are interested in
applying for this scholarship should apply to
Marist College by visiting the website at
www.
marist.edu/admission.


*Andrew College in Curhbert GA is beginning
to rebuild its athletic training major.  Students
who declare their major in athletic training
will receive a scholarship. If you are
interested in Andrew College please contact
Beth Saunders, Head Athletic Trainer, at
(229) 209-5380 or by email:
bethsaunders@andrewcollege.edu


*The Kids Chance Scholarship Fund was
established by the  Workers’ Compensation
Section of the Alabama State Bar in 1992 to
provide scholarships for college and technical
school to children who have had a parent
killed or permanently and totally disabled in
an on-the-job accident. The deadline for
submitting application is May 1, 2012. See
Mrs. Larkin for more information.



*Booster Shooter!!! Eat! Play! Shoot! May 5th,
2012 at Sweet Apple Farms. Download sign-
up form
here!


*Father-Daughter Dance/Sock Hop! Father-
Daughter Dance (K4-5th Gr.) Feb. 10th from
6:30-9:00; $35.00/couple. Families w/
multiple girls is $20.00 for ea. child after
first. Sock Hop (6th - 12th Gr.) begins
immediately following Father-Daughter
Dance until 11:30. Sock Hop is $5.00 per
student.


*Information concerning the Polymer and
Fiber Engineering Scholarship from Auburn
University may be found at
www.auburn.edu
or
www.eng.auburn.edu/pfe  


*Sumter Academy has joined the My Coke
Rewards for Schools program. Every time
you have a participating Coca-Cola product
you can donate the My Coke Rewards points
to our school. The donations will help give
our students things they need, like creative
supplies, books, classroom tools, sports gear
and more. Check out
mycokerewards.
com/schools for more information.


*Current Sophomores and Juniors, The
University of Mississippi is hosting Summer
College for High School Students.  Each
summer outstanding high school students
from across the U.S. attend this event.  
Interested students are required to have a
3.2 GPA on 15 academic courses or minimum
25 ACT and 3.5 GPA on 10 academic courses.
Interested students should see Mrs. Larkin
for more information


*Juniors, if you are interested in majoring in
Business, The University of Alabama will be
hosting the 2011 Capstone Business
Leadership Academy June 13-22, 2011 and
July 11-20, 2011.   Interested students are
required to have a 3.4 GPA and Act score of
27.


*ACT Deadlines:
Test Date:        Register by:        Late Register:
Sept. 10           Aug. 12               Aug. 13-26
Oct. 22             Sept. 16             Sept. 17-30
Dec. 10            Nov. 4                 Nov. 5-18
Feb. 11             Jan. 13               Jan. 14-20
Apr. 14             Mar. 9                 Mar. 10-23
Jun. 9                May 4                 May 5-8
Please make sure you sign up for the ACT
Plus Writing when registering.


*Seniors: Auburn University will be hosting
Engineering Day (E-Day) February 24, 2012.
Please go to
www.eng.auburn.edu.org for
more information.


*The Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital
Auxiliary is accepting applications for
scholarships for those pursuing a career in
healthcare. Six $1500.00 scholarships are
available. The deadline to apply is Mar. 1,
2012. Any graduating senior may apply for
the scholarships as long as their chosen field
of study is within the healthcare professions.


*Samford University has announced the
application process for the Beeson
Exceptional Scholarship Program. This
scholarship is a competitive merit scholarship
program for high-achieving students in
Alabama. If interested please contact Mrs.
Larkin.


*Students are encouraged to visit
www.
scholarships.com.  This website is a free
website that allows high school students to
search for scholarships as well as learn
about colleges and universities.


*KFC Colonel’s Scholars is looking for high
school seniors with financial need and an
entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC
Colonel’s Scholars Program.  Awards are up
to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room
and board. Requirements: 2.75 GPA, enroll in
public college or university within state of
residence, plan to pursue bachelor’s degree,
U.S. citizen, demonstrate financial need.  
Applications are accepted from December 1,
2011-February 8, 2012 at
www.kfcscholars.
org.


*The Department of Art and Art History at
the University of Alabama is offering three
full-tuition academic scholarships to incoming
freshmen students who plan on majoring in
studio art or art history. Please visit:
http://art.ua.edu.


*The AISA Course Share Network has
increased the cost of online classes to $195
per ½ unit.  This does not include the cost of
textbooks.

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