The Bronco Connection April 15, 2015 The Bronco Connection is a weekly bulletin of information concerning colleges, financial aid, important test dates, scholarships and general announcements published by the Lee's Summit North Guidance and Counseling Center [The Bronco Connection can also be found on the LSN Website] ***ATTENTION SENIORS PLANNING TO GO TO LONGVIEW!!!!*** Mobile Enrollment Admissions Advisors will be at LSN this FRIDAY APRIL 17 in the LMC to help you pick college classes for this Fall 2015!!!!! Sign up in Guidance Office or at lunch in commons THIS WEEK for your enrollment session. You must have already applied to MCC/LV and taken either the COMPASS or ACT test. Bring your MCC/ LVstudent# and a photo ID! We'll see you FRIDAY IN LMC!!! Questions????? email laura.hillbrand@lsr7.net ******************************************************************************** 2 new scholarships added this week !!! due dates are in June and July!!! Look on Page 5 of this issue of the Bronco Connection!!! See Mrs. Hutsell for applications!!!! Issue 28 Design & Layout by Kathy Hutsell A April 15, 2015 2 SPECIAL EVENTS Summer is Coming!! *************************************** 2015 Bear's Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Camp This camp is held on the campus of Missouri State University. It is designed for high school students who are interested in gaining basic athletic training knowledge and skills. You will stay on campus and all meals are provided. See Mrs. Hutsell for more details and a registration form!!!! *************************************** ACT TEST DATES TEST DATE DEADLINE April 18,2015 March 13 June 13,2015 May 8 *************************************** LATE REGIS. March 14-27 May 9-22 *************************************** Are you interested in one of the design fields but don't really know which one or what it entails? UMKC is sponsoring a DESIGN DISCOVERY PROGRAM Monday, June 8 - Thursday June 11 UMKC Katz Hall 5005 Rockhill RD This is a four-day program for prospective students interested in the design professions of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture/Product Design or Urban Planning/ Design. Enrollment for this has already begun. See Mrs. Hutsell for more details....!!!!! Bronco Connection And we are receiving lots of information about seminars, camps, summer scholar programs, etc. Check with Mrs. Hutsell and look through all the brochures and paperwork in the Summer Opportunities Drawer!!! THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY WILL BE VISITING LSN ON THURSDAY, APRIL 23. ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME, ESPECIALLY JUNIORS. SIGN UP WITH MRS. HUTSELL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING!!! *************************************** Audrey Walton Youth Leadership Conference This is a FREE conference on the MU-Columbia campus and is open to students who are in the 10th & 11th grade this school year. The conference focuses on teaching youth about leadership, higher education, and a healthy lifestyle. The conference takes place this year July 16-18, 2015. Mrs. Hutsell has more detailed information and application forms in her office. Lee's Summit North Guidance Office 3 Camp WIN - Attn Girls!!! This is a four-day camp that teaches girls ages 6 12 sixteen different sports and fitness activities. They need high school age girls to serve as counselors. The older girls will lead the campers through the curriculum, provide assistance to the coaches teaching the sports and act as mentors to the campers and junior counselors. Scholarships This is the place to look each week for scholarship opportunities that we receive in the Guidance Office! This symbol denotes a new scholarship for the current Camp runs from 9 am to 4 pm M-TH. High school week: girls can earn 80 hours of community service for working both sessions. The first session is June 8-11 at Avila University and the second session is June 29-July2 at UMKC. There is mandatory training on Friday, June 5. Mrs. Hutsell has the applications in her office. Contact: Abbey Lewis at events4@SportKC.org with questions. INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF EMT???? READ THIS...... UMKC School of Medicine is a Missouri Bureau of EMS-approved provider of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic initial education. This summer, we are offering our first Summer EMT Academy program on the Hospital Hill campus. This is a ten week program that upon successful completion, allows the participant to test for national certification and state-licensure as an EMT. Students who complete the program, testing, and attain Missouri licensure can apply to the State of Kansas for legal recognition of their EMT credential. CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS: Paul Ganss, M.S., NRP, NCEE, CHSE Manager, Clinical Training Facility University of Missouri Kansas City - School of Medicine ganssp@umkc.edu (P) 816 235-5355 (C) 816 590-8560 (F) 816 235-6191 Issue 28 Design & Layout by Kathy Hutsell DUE IN APRIL ENGINEERS CLUB OF KANSAS CITY SCHOLARSHIPS Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following institutions in the fall: • an ABET accredited 4-year program in the engineering field. • Johnson County Community College - enrolled in their Bachelors Degree in Engineering program • Metropolitan Community Colleges - must be enrolled in their Engineering Associates Degree program. Mrs. Hutsell has applications and further details!! Deadline: APRIL 30, 2015 Kris Paper Legacy Scholarship for Women Scholarships for graduating female seniors who intend to further their education at a 2year or 4-year college or technical school and will be seeking a degree in a technology related field. Award amount: minimum of $1,500. Deadline: April 15, 2015 A April 15, 2015 AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS Lillie Lois Ford Scholarship This scholarship is awarded each year to one boy and one girl who have attended Boys State or Girls State. Glenda K. Dowler Memorial Scholarship M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Scholarship This award is available to a Missouri boy or girl training to be a REGISTERED NURSE. Applicant must be in the top 40% of their class or have a "C" grade average. • graduating senior •participated in school activities, such as sports as well as out-of-school activities such as work and community service. • must have a cumulative GPA BETWEEN 2.00 and 3.50. • financial data form is required Joseph J. Frank Scholarship Applicants must have attended a full session of Boys State or Girls State AND be the descendant of a veteran. Must use the scholarship money as a full time student in an accredited college or university. Charles L. Bacon Memorial Scholarship Applicants must be either a member of the American Legion OR a DESCENDANT of a member of the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary or the Sons of The American Legion. Erman W. Taylor Memorial Scholarship - must be a descendant of a veteran who served 90 or more days of active duty in the armed forces and having an honorable discharge. - be a Missouri resident - use the award as a full-time student at an accredited college or university - provide a copy of the discharge certificate for the veteran on whose the application is made - submit an essay of 500 words or less on the subject:: In your opinion, what was the most significant world event of 2014/2015? ALL OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DUE APRIL 20, 2015. SEE MRS. HUTSELL FOR COPIES OF THE APPLICATIONS... CRITERIA: Deadline: April 17, 2015 Delta Sigma Phi Scholarship (Man of Achievement) This Man of Achievement scholarship is available to any man who is a graduating senior and plans to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia. However, to receive the scholarship a student must NOT have joined ANOTHER fraternity. He will receive it as a non-fraternity member OR as a member of Delta Sigma Phi. Mrs. Hutsell has the paper application in her office. Deadline: April 30, 2015 Greater Kansas City Art Association Scholarship Applicants must be planning to be a fine art major in college. There are several requirements as far as preparing three pieces of original art work. See Mrs. Hutsell for the application and guidelines... Deadline: APRIL 30, 2015 Bronco Connection Lee's Summit North Guidance Office 5 JUNE Centerpoint Medical Center Medical Staff Scholarship • applicants must be a dependent of an employee of Centerpoint Medical Center. • planning to enter the field of study related to human healthcare, ie. nursing, pharmacy, radiology, etc. • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 • provide a list community service activities • a phone or personal interview may be required to demonstrate communication skills. JULY MCC-LONGVIEW ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS Criteria/requirements for these scholarships includes: • 3.00 GPA • planning to attend the Longview Campus • 200 word autobiography • 3 letters of recommendation • official transcript Scholarship amount: $1,000 See Mrs. Hutsell for an application. Mrs. Hutsell has paper applications in her office. DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2015 Deadline: June 1, 2015 Blue Springs Elkettes Club Scholarship These scholarships are open to graduating seniors who plan to attend college in the fall. The award is worth $2400!!! Three letters of recommendation are required and a short essay about your goals for the future. ACT scores are also required as well as your official transcript. Stop by and see Mrs. Hutsell for an application DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2015 Issue 28 Design & Layout by Kathy Hutsell A April 15, 2015 Summer 2015 With locations nationwide, Camp Cardiac is a 1-week summer day camp open to all high school students (including Spring/Summer 2015 graduates) at least 15 years and older as of first day of assigned session. Although Camp Cardiac's primary focus is on care and maintenance of the heart, it provides an excellent starting point for careers in all fields of medicine. For more information, including locations, dates, deadlines, and applications details, please visit www.campcardiac.org. *** Scholarships Available *** All of the following and more is included: CPR Certification Hands-on Workshops Basic Knowledge Lectures Introduction to Various Careers in Healthcare Heart Dissection (pig) Medical Student Forum Daily Heart Healthy Lunch Healthy Living Exercise Graduation Certificate OOL GI HIGH SCH , 2015 JUNE 8-11 rsity Avila Unive 6-12 e g a For girls RLS CAN LY 2, 2015 JUNE 29-JU UMKC e 6-12 For girls ag ke Yo u C a n M a ! e A D iinffe atewrwew.WnINcforKC.org A pp ly O nl
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