College & Career Chronicles
with Ms. Stevie
February 10, 2023
Check it out! Do you see the pennant of your future college?
In the Works
Unique Scholarship Alert!
Apply here by May 15th.
Psst...Scroll down to this page and click on the scholarship button to find more scholarship opportunities.
**there are also scholarship opportunities listed on Naviance
Summer Opportunities
ASE Applications are OPEN!
Through the Saturday Academy, you can apply for exciting apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth. Applications are due March 3 at 11:59PM. NO EXCEPTIONS. You can learn more about this phenomenal possibility to have a summer filled with a meaningful internship by watching this
Below is the list of all important dates to plan for. All info sessions and workshops are FREE but require advance registration.
Information Sessions: Learn about the ASE program and how to apply. Register by visiting the event link for the session you would like to attend.
January 17th - Virtual Info Session #1
January 28th - Virtual Info Session #2
February 1st - Virtual Info Session #3
Application Skills Workshops: Work on your application skills with the guidance of a Saturday Academy Educator. Registration for all workshops is through one form, found here. It is required that all workshop registrants have an open ASE application, and register for the workshop using the same email that they used for their application.
January 18th 5:30PM-7:30PM - Virtual Cover Letter Workshop #1
February 2nd 5:30PM-7:30PM - In-Person Cover Letter Workshop #1
February 9th 5:30PM-7:30PM - Virtual Cover Letter Workshop #2
February 12th 10:00AM-12:00PM - In-Person Cover Letter Workshop #2
February 16th 5:30PM-7:30PM - Virtual Cover Letter Workshop #3
February 25th 3:00PM-5:00PM - Virtual Interview Skills Workshop
Lumiere Education Research Opportunity
Lumiere Education is an organization founded by Harvard and Oxford PhDs with the aim to provide high school students around the world access to research opportunities with top global scholars. Summer 2023 cohort applications are open! Apply here
Deadlines:
Priority Admission - March 12, 2023
Regular Admission I - April 16, 2023
Regular Admission II - May 14, 2023
Check here for information sessions about Lumiere Education.
Public vs. Private
This article from US News breaks down the differences quite nicely.
While there are no more scheduled college visits to LOHS, you are always welcome to set up an individual appointment with the Admissions Rep at the college/university you are interested in. If you need help finding your rep, send Ms. Stevie an email and she will track the information down.
College Acceptances
- That final college essay was sent and you have heard back. Celebrate!
- Log into Naviance and click the box that indicates you were accepted.
- Visit the College & Career Center to notify Ms. Stevie. She wants to celebrate with you! And when you decide where you're headed in the fall (don't worry, you still have plenty of time), be sure to let her and your counselor know!
- Remember, senior year is not over just because you received a college acceptance. Continue to study and do all of your work.
Events
Upcoming School Events
SAVE THE DATE!!!
The annual LOSD Career Night and Job Fair will be held at Lakeridge High School this year on April 11, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round...
From the Comfort of Your Own Home
In the Community
Gap Year Fair
A Gap Year can be a transformative experience for students after high school graduation. Students have a chance to get out of their comfort zones, experience something new, and challenge themselves so that, regardless of where life takes them, they are moving forward with more confidence, a more open mind, and greater understanding and empathy.
While a gap year is much more common for students from the UK, Australia, and Germany, more and more American universities are encouraging students to take gap years between high school and college. Universities like Princeton, Harvard, Stanford, Yale and MIT actually encourage admitted high school seniors to take a gap year before they begin their time at the university.
There will be a Gap Year Fair on February 15 from 6:00-8:30pm. The event is free but registration is required. Register here
Trade Highlight of the Month - Tattoo Artist
Tattoo Artists creates permanent images or words in clients' skin by injecting ink and other pigments just underneath the skin with a small, sanitized needle. This job can be mentally and physically exhausting as the art form requires intense concentration and leaves little room for error. It can take years of hard work for an artist to build enough confidence in their ability and is why it is highly recommended to apprentice under a skilled tattoo artist before starting your own career.
The salary range of a tattoo artist is $32k-$120k with the average base salary at $61,898 annually. However, keep in mind that a tattoo artist is not considered professional until they have at least 5 years of experience.
Tattooing is one of the oldest art forms known to man. The art of tattoos has a long and fascinating history dating back to 3370 B.C. To read a bit about the history of tattoos, check out this site.
Tattoo Styles
Classic Americana tattoo: This tattoo style was popularized by Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins in the 1930s. They’re closely tied to the ocean and nautical imagery, pinup female figures, fierce predatory animals, or combinations of hearts, roses, and daggers.
- New School tattoo: These tattoos are like a comic book on your skin filled with a vividly colored, imagined world.
- Irezumi: Japanese style tattoos. These tattoos have a distinct look and use symbolism to show their meaning. Irezumi tattoos are known for their large images that cover the back, arms, and legs.
- Black and Gray tattoo: One of the most common tattoo styles that focuses on shading.
- Realism tattoo: These tattoos look true to life and can be in color or black and gray. They can portray anything from scenery or objects to animals and people (portraiture tattoo).
- Stick-N-Poke tattoo: This style uses a single needle to create simple designs.
- Biomechanical tattoo: These tattoos use the unique flow of a person’s body to mimic machinery that could be hidden within the skin.
- Geometric tattoo: This style of tattoo can feature geometric elements only or have a combination of geometric and natural elements.
- Trash Polka tattoo: This style was created by Germany’s Buena Vista Tattoo Club. It is a style that mixes blackwork, realism, and trash. It’s instantly recognizable for it’s collage-like structure which typically uses only black and red ink.
- Surrealism tattoo: This style evokes imagination and creativity that blends elements of realism to create something fantastical.
Classic Americana Style
Irezumi/Japanese Style
Black and Gray Style
Becoming a Tattoo Artist
There are two ways to become a tattoo artist in Oregon:
- Graduate from an Oregon licensed tattooing career school.
- Reciprocity meaning you already possess a tattoo license from another state, for example
In Portlandia's opening song Dream of the 90s, the lyrics reads "the tattoo ink never runs dry" and by the number of tattoo schools and studios in the area, there might be some truth to that! The following tattoo schools are closest to Lake Oswego but not a complete list:
Some Nuts & Bolts
Paying for College
FAFSA
Did You Know?
OSAC Scholarship and The Ford Family Scholarship applications are OPEN!
The OSAC Scholarship Application is a common application that supports between 500-600 scholarships each year. These scholarships are for Oregon students with each scholarship having it's own criteria and limitations. Some of these scholarships DO allow students to attend college outside of Oregon.
To access the OSAC Scholarship Application, click here
Most high school students will want to apply to the Ford Scholars program, which funds high school graduates who are seeking a bachelor's degree. While the Ford Scholars are very generous financially, the true value in the scholarship comes in the form of ongoing support from The Ford Family Foundation, including a success coach, leadership development and an active alumni network. This scholarship is open to students from Oregon (and Siskiyou County California), and students must attend college or university in their home state. View the flyer below for more information about the Ford Scholars Program.
To access The Ford Family Foundation Scholarships, click here
