SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
August 17 - August 23, 2025
Salem High School Athletics launched the 2025 fall season with a spirited orientation that drew a large turnout of student-athletes and families. The event, held this past week, brought together players, coaches, and staff to set the tone for an exciting season ahead.
Athletic Director and coaches outlined expectations, highlighted team goals, and emphasized the importance of academics, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Students had the opportunity to meet their coaches, connect with teammates, and learn about schedules, training, and support resources.
The strong attendance reflects both the enthusiasm of Salem’s student-athletes and the community’s commitment to supporting the Witches. With energy and excitement running high, Salem Athletics is poised for a successful fall season across all sports.
If you missed orientation and want to participate in fall athletics, please contact Reilly Christie at rchristie@salemk12.org. Go Witches!
Where Will Your Road Take You
We are thrilled to begin another exciting year and to support every student in their journey to growth and success. Through our C3 College, Career, and Counseling Department, we encourage all students to Dare To Grow because your future knows no boundaries.
We are excited to share that our students have already started 184 college applications to schools across the country! You can view the interactive map here to see where students are applying: C3 College Application Map.
This information comes from Naviance, which students can access through ClassLink. Parents can also access their student’s information using their Naviance username and password.
If students or families need support accessing Naviance, please reach out to your student’s counselor for assistance.
C3 also has a number of upcoming workshops and post-secondary events to support your planning:
Arena Day – Thursday, August 21st by appointment from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for major scheduling concerns
Senior Early Decision/Early Action Virtual Night – Tuesday, September 2nd (more information to follow the first days of school)
We encourage all students to take advantage of these opportunities, explore possibilities, and reach goals beyond what they thought possible.
Together, let’s make this a year of growth, exploration, and success.
University of Florida
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Mascot: Albert and Alberta Gator
Enrollment:
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Total university-wide enrollment (Fall 2023): 54,814 students
(34,924 undergraduates; 19,890 graduate students)
Average GPA (First-Year Students): Weighted GPA between 4.5–4.7
SAT Score Average: 1360–1500
ACT Score Average: 30–34
Admissions: https://admissions.ufl.edu/visit-and-events/
1. A Vast Academic Landscape
UF offers over 100 undergraduate majors, numerous minors, and more than 30 certificate programs, empowering students to design customized paths aligned with their passions and careers.
2. One-of-a-Kind Certificates That Stand Out
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The AI and the Arts Certificate blends creative arts (dance, theatre, music, visual/digital) with modern AI tools for truly interdisciplinary work.
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The Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems Certificate equips students to navigate and innovate within sustainable agriculture from both ecological and social lenses.
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The Mapping with Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Certificate exposes students to drone-based geospatial mapping—ideal for careers in surveying, environmental science, and urban planning.
3. Fast-Growing & Inspiring Majors
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African American Studies is among UF’s fastest growing majors, offering innovative coursework and creative approaches to understanding African American experiences and culture.Wikipedia+15
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The Center for African Studies—the only one of its kind in the Southeastern U.S.—supports undergraduate and graduate studies in African languages (like Swahili, Xhosa, Yoruba) along with interdisciplinary research in agriculture, conservation, public health, and beyond.
4. Cutting-Edge and Specialized Facilities
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The UF Training Reactor (UFTR) is Florida’s only research nuclear reactor. Engineering and physics students gain hands-on training in reactor operations, neutron physics, and safety—an exceptional experience seldom found anywhere else.
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UF offers the Forensic Science Distance Education Program, with graduate certificates specializing in fields such as veterinary forensic sciences and wildlife forensic sciences. These are the only programs of their kind in the U.S., blending forensics with veterinary and wildlife applications.
5. Media, Communications & Social Impact
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The College of Journalism and Communications houses WUFT PBS/NPR and WRUF commercial radio, offering extensive hands-on media experience.niversity of Florida
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UF leads the nation with the Center for Public Interest Communications—the first center devoted to applying social and behavioral science in public interest messaging. They even launched the nation’s first master’s degree in Public Interest Communications.
6. National Prestige in Top-Tier Fields
Graduate programs at UF rank among the nation’s best:
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Pharmacy—Top 10 in the nation, with UF’s College of Pharmacy having unmatched success placing graduates into competitive residencies for five consecutive years.Wikipedia+9
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Other high-ranking fields include analytical chemistry, clinical psychology, physical therapy, statistics, computer science, veterinary medicine, and more.
7. A Legacy of Innovation
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Did you know? Gatorade was invented at UF in 1965 by university researchers in the College of Medicine!
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UF is recognized as one of the “New Ivies”—a top-tier public university known for exceptional academics and innovation
Virtual and In-Person Tours: https://undergrad.admissions.ufl.edu/portal/uf-campus-tour
Website: https://www.ufl.edu/
