Counselor's Corner

Seniors,

Keep working on filling out scholarship applications! Locally managed scholarship are due before 4:00 p.m. on April 1st and can be found on Appcentri.com. Students will need to have three confidential reference forms, with at least one from a person outside the school. If you have not asked for references yet, please make sure to do so as soon as possible. There are only a few weeks left before the deadline and it may take some time to get those references returned.

Parents, please check in with your child about their progress on local scholarships.

Don't forget about other local scholarships on the Wisner-Pilger Scholarship List! There are many local scholarships there too! These scholarships have different applications and due dates. Check the list as it is updated often.

Award Amount: Varies depending on applicants, est. $5,000.00

Description: The Richard Maxwell Foundation will make available several scholarships for graduating seniors.

Scholarship requirements:

1. Open to any graduating senior of Wisner-Pilger Jr.-Sr. High School.
2. Scholarship is good at any accredited post-secondary institution.
3. Must complete application form and three references with one being from an outside source (Employer, 4H Club Leader, Church Leader, and etc.). Application and reference form available at the school counselor’s office. Application form and references due by April 1.
4. The selection of the winner and alternate will be made by the Richard Maxwell Foundation.
5. Announcement of the winner and alternate will be made at the commencement program.
6. Scholarship funds will be made available directly to the Financial Aid Director of the post-secondary institution.
7. This scholarship must be used within one year of presentation.

The Richard Maxwell Foundation reserves the right to withdraw this scholarship at any time.

All students should apply for this one!! The application can be found on AppCentri.

Award Amount: $250.00

Description: Ruth Whitcomb Troyer will make available one $250 scholarship for a graduating female senior. One alternate female senior will also be awarded in the event the winner does not use the scholarship.

Scholarship requirements:

1. Open to any graduating female senior of Wisner-Pilger Jr.-Sr. High School who excels academically and is involved in school activities with preference given to those involved in athletics and/or band.
2. Scholarship is good at a Nebraska 4 year public institution or USD in Vermillion.
3. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students.
4. Must complete application form available at the school counselor’s office and return completed form by April 1.
5. The selection of the winner and alternate will be made by a panel of high school teachers selected by the school counselor.
6. Announcement of the winner and alternate will be made at the commencement program.
7. Scholarship funds will be made available to the Financial Aid Director of the post-secondary institution or directly to the recipient at the discretion of the school counselor.
8. In the event the winner does not use the scholarship within one year of its presentation, the alternate will be awarded its full value.

Ruth Whitcomb Troyer reserves the right to withdraw this scholarship at any time.

Students who qualify should apply for this scholarship on AppCentri.

Award Amount: $1,500

Description: Joe “Superman” Lemm, a NYPD detective, was killed in action while serving in

Afghanistan as a Technical Sergeant in the Air National Guard. Joe was passionate

about serving his community and lived his life unselfishly thinking of others. See

www.josephlemm.com to read more about Joe and how he lived his life. We are

offering four (4) scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each.

Applicant must be a graduating senior who is attending one of the following schools.

West Point-Beemer High School, Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School, or

Wisner-Pilger High School.

Apply for this scholarship on the Wisner-Pilger Scholarship List!

Mighty Giant, Rod and Judy Giese Scholarship- Due March 28th

Beemer Community Foundation Scholarships- Due March 28th

Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship- Due April 1st

Mitchell Equipment Scholarship- Due April 1st

Stanton Ribfest Boomfest Scholarship- Due April 1st

Cooper Foundation Scholarships- Due April 1st

Anne Cooper Memorial Scholarship- Due April 1st

Russ Herman Memorial Scholarship--Sports Booster Scholarship- Due April 1st

Dodge Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8597- Due April 1st

Stanton Masonic Lodge Scholarship- Due April 1st

These scholarships and many more can be found on the Wisner-Pilger Scholarship List.

Students who signed up will be attending the Careers in Healthcare Day at Southeast Community College in Lincoln on Thursday, March 20th. Students will leave school at 6:45 and return by 4:00. Students should wear closed toed shoes (no sandals) and should not wear hooded sweatshirts with strings, leggings, shorts or tank tops, and long hair should be able to be tied back. Please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather as some activities will be outside.

Juniors who signed up to go to the Central Community College will visit the Columbus campus on Friday, March 28th. We will leave at 8:15 and be back sometime around 2:00. Students should bring money for lunch, wear comfortable shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather.

Registration Night for current 8-10th graders will be held on Tuesday, March 18th in the school cafeteria. Scheduling information, high school requirements, and other pertinent information will be reviewed.

Students will begin registering for next year's classes as follows:

• 6:00-6:30 - Current 8th Graders
• 6:30-7:00 - Current 9th Graders
• 7:00-7:30 - Current 10th Graders

• Current 11th graders will meet with Mrs. Reese individually by appointment.

Juniors will be taking the ACT test during school on Tuesday, March 25th. Taking the ACT can be a stressful experience for many students. Below is a great article on what parents can do to help their students prepare so students can be relaxed and focused on test day.