March 20, 2024 - Issue 31 | |
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Good evening!
It is one week to Easter Break! I realize that many of you are already thinking of those happy, care-free days, however, before we all enjoy that well-deserved time away, many items need to be crossed off that to-do list. Please review the deadlines for applications, scholarships, and contests listed in the information below. So many opportunities are waiting for you, but you need to take that first step and do the work. Please consider submitting your art for the Congressional and VFW art contests and check out a few new scholarships that are a bit outside the box. Times are changing and companies are looking to put their money towards creative outside the box thinkers. So, if that is you, get a move-on. The deadlines for those are next week.
I love sharing great ripple stories and I have one for you this evening. Our EC community met the 3000 feminine products Period Poverty goal and surpassed it by 1400! Even though we went above and beyond, we are still collecting products. Please check out the link HERE and help stomp out Period Poverty in Lorain County.
Best of luck to our Robotics team as they compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition at Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center, March 21-23. Prowl with Pride Panthers!
Keep the ripple going!
Annie Cunningham
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Application Deadline is April 1
FACTS Grant & Aid applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due on April 1, 2024. If you have not completed the process, please do so now by clicking HERE. Remember that you will need to use your 2023 tax return.
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7th Graders are invited!
Did you mark your calendars yet?
- 7th Grade Retreat
- Open House
- 7th Grade Experience Days
- Practice HSPT for 7th Graders
Click on "Register" below to learn more and schedule your visit this spring at EC.
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Art Competition
The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students, grades 9-12, who live or attend school in Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. Once received, all artwork submissions will be displayed at Bowling Green State University until honorees are recognized at a reception. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 19, 2024, at 5pm. The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building Complex in Washington, D.C. for one year. Three honorable mention pieces will be displayed in my Ohio-based offices.
Application & Release Form
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VFW Auxiliary's Young American Art Contest
Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest, open to students in grades 9-12.
The first place winner from each state will compete for national awards totaling $37,000. Applications due March 31, 2024. Please see the LINK to learn more and to access additional resources that may be helpful in applying.
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Attention all students
Are you looking for a fun way to fulfill some service hours? After school on Wednesday, April 10 there will be a group going to Saint Mary of the Woods nursing home in Avon. While there, we will participate in an intergenerational XLT-adoration with praise and worship music-and have dinner with some of the residents. Fr. Damian Ference will be running the program. We will even bus you there and back! Permission forms are available in the campus ministry office and must be turned in before spring break.
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Summer Volunteer Hours
Avon Catholic Community is looking for volunteers to help with their Vacation Bible School-"SCUBA"- this summer. It is being held June 24-28 from 9am-12pm at Holy Trinity. Volunteering will count as service hours for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Philanthropy & Engagement | |
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Gala 2024
An Evening for Excellence: Fly Me to the Moon tickets are on sale now! Secure your spot to join us on Friday, April 19 at Tom's Country Place. We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of dinner, auctions, live music, and dancing.
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Attention Senior Families!
We need help gathering items for our Class of 2024 Gala Basket. We are putting together a College Starter Kit. If you are able to assist, you can check out the Amazon link and your donation will be sent directly to the school, or you can bring items to EC and drop them off in the Campus Ministry office. Thanks in advance for considering!
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Acceptance Letters Needed
Any correspondence regarding scholarship or grants received, whether you are accepting them or not, should be brought to the Counseling Office for review as soon as it is received. We will make a copy and return the original to you. This information is used for the awards ceremony in May.
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Senior Senate
We have collected over 4400 items, crushing our goal! A dress day will be announced soon. In the meantime, please keep sending in items so we can put an end to Period Poverty in Lorain County.
All donations can be brought to the Campus Ministry office or ordered using our Amazon Wish List.
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Tryouts are this Saturday!
Color Guard tryouts will be on March 23 from 10am-2pm in the Coliseum. For questions, please contact Megan Keyser, Color Guard Coach, by email at megankeyser@gmail.com.
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Bowling for Color Guard Uniforms
The band and guard are going bowling to raise money for new color guard uniforms and general expenses. Pledge to pay for each point scored by filling out the attached form by April 12. Thank you in advance for your support! Pledge HERE
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Pizza Night
Wednesday, March 27
Support EC Band & Color Guard and stay out of the kitchen. It's a win, win!
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Beyond the Panther Classroom | |
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Attention all Panthers, Your Robotics Team Is Going to Cleveland!
Get ready to cheer on our scrappy and determined FIRST Robotics Team as they gear up for another three days of non-stop robot athletics on March 21, 22 & 23. Led by President Bryn Miserandino and our dedicated mentors, our team embodies the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines the FIRST Robotics Competition.
It’s been a challenging time. Our students have been hard at work since February, building, tuning, testing, and repairing their robot to compete in this year's game. From machining parts, to staying waaaaaaaaaaay to late to get something “just right.” Every day has been a testament to our dedication.
As we prepare to show off our hard work on the competition stage, we invite the entire School to tune into the FRC stream at this link https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires6 and rally behind our Robotics Team. Let's support these bright minds as they embrace the values of gracious professionalism and strive to make a difference in the world, one robot at a time.
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Senior Ads
Attention parents/guardians of seniors! We know how proud you are of your students and how they have gone above and beyond during the last four years. Celebrate all of their accomplishments with a recognition ad in the yearbook! The deadline is 5/1 and the ad can be created directly on Jostens.com.
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Summer Job & Volunteer Opportunities | |
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IMPACT1 Scholarships
IMPACT1, The charitable arm of TransImpact, LLC, is excited to announce its decision to award eight scholarships of $2,000 each to local high school seniors. Selection will be made by the IMPACT1 Scholarship Committee, based on each applicant’s ability to demonstrate their embodiment of TransImpact’s Core Values: Work Ethic, Integrity, Passion, Professionalism, and Perfection. Application submissions are due by Friday, April 12, 2024 at 5pm. Upon completion, please email your application to IMPACT1@transimpact.com
Please use the following subject line format: YOUR SCHOOL’S NAME – YOUR NAME – Scholarship Application. For example, if I was applying, my subject line would be: Elyria Catholic High School - Peter George - Scholarship Application. Please see the attached PDF to access the scholarship application.
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College NOW
Students are invited to attend College Now Greater Cleveland's PSAT/SAT/ACT afterschool program, Impact! College Now facilitates programming for 11, 21st Century Community Learning Centers’ grants throughout Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. They provide three eight-week sessions, per location, dedicated to ACT, SAT, or PSAT preparation and college and career exploration for 9th-12th grade students. This program also provides various opportunities, such as internships, college visits, career visits, and service-learning projects. Registration is open and available at the attached link.
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Interested in
West Point or ROTC?
Students are invited to attend an admissions briefing this Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 9:30am - 11:30am for anyone who may be interested in applying to West Point and ROTC in the future. Please see the PDF and LINK to learn more and apply.
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West Point's Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)
About SLE:
- SLE is a one-week program for current Juniors (High School Class of 2025) to visit West Point in June.
- Students in this program get to spend the week with our cadets, live in the barracks, and eat in the mess hall.
Students may sign up by either scanning the QR code on the flyer HERE or by visiting http://westpoint.edu/. Priority application deadline is March 15, and applications will be accepted until April 15.
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Click HERE for information on the following:
- Scholarship Opportunities at LCCC
- Short Term Training Programs
- Manufacturing Employers in Northeast Ohio
- SAIL at LCCC
- Avanzando Through College
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The mission of Saints & Scholars is to accompany high school students as they explore the intersections of faith and action for one week. Students come to Holy Cross College in Indiana for a week in the summer (July 14-19 or July 21-26, 2024) to experience a community of study, prayer, and service.
The rate for this program is $425 and includes all meals, housing, and program expenses. Should you have any questions or for further information, please see the attached PDF and link to their website. You may also contact Maria Gorecki, the Coordinator of Summer Programs and Special Projects, at mgorecki1@hcc-nd.edu
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Mack Industries
Mack Industries, an industry leading manufacturing company originated in Valley City, is hiring for their Student Summer Work Program! Anyone who is at least age 16 is eligible to apply. Among the benefits of this work program:
- School Credit (when applicable)
- Career-focused Summer Work
- On the job training
- Starting pay - $15/hr
Please see the flyer above to learn more.
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Reading Skills Programs
This summer, Case Western Reserve University is offering reading skills programs for students. Programs for those entering 9th and 10th grade will help students learn the skills needed to succeed in high school by learning study strategies to complete work efficiently, earn better grades, and score higher on tests/exams. Programs for those entering 11th, 12th grade, or freshman year of college will focus on teaching students academic college-prep skills. All programs meet once a week, and tuition varies by grade level, with family discounts possibly available.
For more information, please see the attached PDF. To register or learn more, please call 1-800-499-8557.
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Essay & Label Design Scholarship by Sttark
An annual scholarship of $4,000 to be awarded to a U.S. high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student. Recognizing the pitfalls of misleading labels, we believe the best ideas begin with a blank slate —free from biases and assumptions. Embrace your inherent creativity and uniqueness through writing and design. Write a 1,000-word essay and submit an original label design to show us how products can be labeled but people can’t.
The deadline to apply for this is March 31, 2024 at 11:59pm, with winners being announced on April 5. Please see the LINK to apply and learn more.
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STEM Scholarship
The JMJ Phillip Group College Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and students currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in STEM. Awards of up to $1,000 will be provided. Please visit this LINK to learn more and apply.
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Unboxing Your Life Video Scholarship by Sttark
An annual scholarship of $4,000 to be awarded to a U.S. high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who doesn’t live boxed in. Enticing carton packaging creates the first impression, but it’s the contents inside that keep people coming back. We understand that your presentation is merely a glimpse into who you are. Along with a brief bio of yourself (maximum 250 words), create a 5-minute unboxing video that shows us the contents of your life that make you who you truly are.
Applications are due March 31, 2024 by 11:59pm, with winners announced April 5. Please see the LINK for more information and to apply.
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Annie Cunningham, Director of Communications & Marketing
725 Gulf Road, Eyria, Ohio 44035 | elyriacatholic.com
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