11&12   ACT test – At RHS June 9.  Juniors:   this is your last chance to test before your senior year!

10-12     Certified Nurse Aid (NCA) course-  Classs begins Thursday, July 19 through Thursday, August 16 on the
NCKTC Hays campus.  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from8am-4pm.  Clinicals will be at the Good Samaritan Society in Hays.  Fro more information see Mr. Zachman.  Class is limited to 20 so register ASAP.

9-12        MyCollegeMoney Plan.org – Free Resource to help students succeed in college and beyond.  Topics include: 
Choosing a college they can afford, surviving financially, how much student debt to take on, how to manage debt after college.

10-13     Barton Community College Summer Classes – College Algebra, Computer Concepts, English Comp 2, Public
Speaking and Intro to Sociology.  Enrollment is May 23, 7pm  at RHS library.  Mini classes on the BCC campus include:  Web design, Web Authoring, In Design, iPad & Photoshop.  See the Mr. Zachman for details. 
American Sign Language class – July 9-12, 1-5pm.  Cost:  $87 for non- Barton County Residents.  For more info call Janet at 620-792-9294.

9-12        Barton County Community College- Breaking Traditions- Career Exploration Opportunities  June 5-6.
This program is for  9th-12th graders.  Participants can attend two half days or two full days to experience fields of work such as and Accounting/Business,  Agriculture, Athletic Trainer, Automotive, Medical Laboratory Technician.   Enroll by May 12 by calling 866-813-2460 or by mail.

9-12        Consumer Reports -  Free guide:  “Find the Best Colleges for You:  Focus on the information that matters” at:
www.ConsumerReports.org/college

9-12        Seward Community College – Health Careers Camp May 31, 9am-3pm.  Lunch provided.  Cost is $10.  Space is
limited to 15 students.  Careers areas include:  Medical Laboratory Technical, Surgical Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assistant and Nursing.

8-12        Kiwanis KeyLeader weekend-  Rock Springs 4-H Center, Junction City, KS June 1-3. Add $25 if not registered
by May 16th. Information and registration at:  www.key-leader.org    Fee:  $200 ($175 for Key Club or
Builders Club members).  Contact Sunrise or Noon Kiwanis for a partial or full scholarship.

9-12        MyCollegeMoneyPlan.org – This website was developed at Wichita State University for students who are
considering attending college or are new to college.  It will help students and parents make wise decisions about choosing a college they can afford, surviving and thriving financially, choosing how much debt to take on and how to manage debt after college.

12           NAIA Eligibility Center – Interested in competing in athletics at a NAIA college?  Register to play at: 
playnaia.org

11-12     NCAA Eligibility Center –If you want to participate in NCAA Division I or II athletics, you need to be certified
by the NCAA Eligibility Center.  For more info or to register go to:  www.eligibilitycenter.org

11           Senator Pat Roberts is now accepting nomination applications for the US Service Academies for July 2013
entry. The deadline for a completed application is October 1, 2012.  Interested applicants should send a letter requesting a nomination pack to:  Karin Wisdom, Office of Senator Pat Roberts, 155 North Market Street, Suite 120, Wichita, KS 67202.  You may also request a packet at:  http://roberts.senate.gov

9-12        Water Safety Instructor Training – May 29-June 9 at Barton CC pool.  Monday through Thursday 6-10pm .
Friday & Saturday 9:00-11:30am.  $150 fee.  Must be 16 to enroll.  Call  620-793-3755 for more info and to enroll by May 27th  .
CAREER SPOTLIGHT
9-12     Gas Measurement Technician Certificate program at Barton Community College
Interests:  electrical and mechanical systems, instrumentation and sensors, work outside and do hands on work.  Starting wages:  $30,000-$40,000.  Experienced employees $60,000-70,000.

SPECIFIC COLLEGES -  DATES OF INTEREST

9-11        Barton County Community College- Enrollment Days – May 16,23 & 30;  June 6,13 & 27; July 11, 18 & 25;
August 1.  Register online at:  http://signup.bartonccc.edu/ or call 800-722-6842.
11           Cloud County Community College  - Wind Energy Technology-  Only Kansas Board of Regents Wind Energy
Technology Program  in Kansas to offer this Associates degree.
9-12        Colby Community College – Program Spotlight:  Massage Therapy.  Therapeutic massage is among the fastest
growing occupations in the nation.  This is a two semester certificate program.
9-12        Garden City Community College – Student Athletic Training Camp, July 23-25.  Register by July 5.  Camp will
focus on various injuries, taping and treatment as well as a cadaver dissection.
Scholarships are also available to student athletic trainers for the 2012-13 school year.
12           Hutchinson Community College – Enrollment Days- June 1,29 and July 27.  Register at: 
www.hutchcc.edu/enroll
12           Kansas State University’s Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity sponsors the Balanced Man Scholarships ($500-
$1,000).  Open to male freshmen; apply by July 30.  Selection based on:  scholarship, leadership, athletics, service.
12           Pratt Community College – Electrical Power Technology  Mini Boot Camp, Saturday, May 12.  Purpose: To
give those interested in being a lineman a day to experience some of the tasks of the job. 
9-12        Seward Community College – NEW PROGRAM- Sustainable Agriculture Resource Program in the Agriculture
Department.
9-12        Washburn University – Pre-Law Day – July 16-19.  Learn how to get into law school, improve public
speaking skills, experience a mock trial.  $200 fee if registered by May 28.  Register at:
http://www.washburn.edu/cas/communication/pre-law_camp.html
9-12        Wichita State University – NEW PROGRAM – Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET)
Scholarships for the Class of 2013 Distinguished Scholarship invitational – ($48,000)For General majors, Business, Math or Science education,  Engineering, Entrepreneurship or music.  Based on leadership and academic performance.  To apply you must do the following by October 1:  be admitted to WSU; submit an official high school transcript with a minimum GPA of 3.5;  have an ACT of 24 or higher on file with WSU

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

1. Hagan Scholarship- For high achieving Class of 2013 seniors in need of financial assistance to attend college. 

Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and an ACT composite of 23 or higher.  Scholarships vary up to $5,000 per semester but are renewable.  Download application after September 1.  Application due November 15.  More info is available at:  www.hsfmo.org

10-12     YoungArts (National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts)- Deadline for the 2013 application cycle is
October 19, 2012.  Scholarship available.  Apply at:  http://youngarts.org/downloadable-application-flyer

12           AES Engineers Scholarship - $500 Deadline:  October 5.  Basis of selection:  character as evaluated by
essays.  To apply, answer one of the essay questions at the following website:  http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm   More info is available at the same website.

12           LPGA Foundation Scholarships – For female seniors who will play a the collegiate level and for those
who will not.  Applications available at:  www.lpgafoundation.org.    Due May 11.

1. Wendy’s High School Heisman – Seniors (Class of 2013) may apply for Russell High School’s male

or female nomination if they have a “B” average GPA and participate in at least one sport by going to www.wendysheisman.com.  Apply before October 2.