*Lunch for Thurs, Feb 21 is tenderloin, broccoli with cheese, macaroni salad & mandarin oranges
*Congratulations to Kristen Loos who has advanced to the state competition for the 3 point shoot-out. She competes tonight. Good luck Kristen!
*Congratulations to the Quiz Bowl team who placed 3rd in the PCC Tournament in Pleasant Hill on Tuesday.
*The JWCC Educational Talent Search representative will be here today for the following students: Reagan Akers, Connor Buss, Brekken Flesner, Coty Johnson-Marshall, Jody Steffen, Hannah Davis. Please stop by the office to pick up your appointment cards.
*Quiz Bowl has a match tonight at Pittsfield at 4:30.
*JH Volleyball plays tonight at Brown Co at 6:00.
*5th/6th Volleyball plays at home tonight vs Brown Co at 6:00.
*Senior trip payments are due tomorrow.
*HS Track Practice starts Mon, Feb 25.
*Any student interested in the Youth to Washington trip, please see Mr. Degarmo
*In order to attend Prom, students must be in good standing by March 1. This means that Seniors must have $100 in their account, Juniors $75, Sophomores $50 , Freshmen $25.
*Graduation will be Sat, May 18 at 2:00. Baccalaureate will be Weds, May 15 at 8:00 at the Christian Church.
*National FFA Week is this week with more than 550,000 FFA members nationwide participating. The world's population is growing. Thus more people will need food, fuel and fiber in the future. Illinois agricultural students in rural and urban schools are preparing for the many diverse jobs that will be needed to meet that demand. Students gain academic and technical knowledge in the classroom and develop their leadership and workplace skills through FFA. "Grow" is the theme for this year's FFA week and through agricultural education students are preparing to grow the agriculture industry's capacity to meet the demands of the growing world population.
*Information is the office for the "Hoops Madness" 3-on-3 basketball tournament on March 30 at QU. Entry deadline is March 15.
*Birthdays - none
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*If you need Community Service Hours - St Anthony's Church is looking for workers to help during their fish fries. The dates are Feb 22, March 1, March 8, March 15 & March 22. You could work anytime from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Please stop by the office if you're interested.
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Scholarships
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Altrusa International of Quincy is offering the “Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship” to an Adams County high school senior. This $1,000.00 scholarship will go directly to the institution. To be eligible your GPA has to be 2.8 or higher. Applications are available in Mrs. Callahan’s office. Deadline is March 15.
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The Adams County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering children of Farm Bureau members an opportunity for a $1,000.00 scholarship. Some of the criteria include: rank in class, GPA, ACT score, demonstrated interest in agriculture or related field, and demonstrated leadership. Applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 12.
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The Ellis Fesler Memorial Medical Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to a graduating senior from Payson High School who will be majoring in the medical field. Applications are available in her office and are due to Mrs. Callahan on or before Fri, March 15.
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The second Ellis Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson High School seniors no matter their major. Applications for these are also in Mrs. Callahan’s office and are due on or before Fri, March 15.
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The Larimore Memorial Scholarship is open to all Payson seniors who plan to attend JWCC next fall. See Mrs. Callahan for an application. The deadline is March 15.
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The Elizabeth House Scholarship is open to all graduating seniors from Payson High School. The scholarship is for one year and may be used for expenses incurred by the student when entering college or a trade/technical school. Mrs Callahan has the applications, and the deadline for returning them to her is March 15.
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The Accounting Scholarship was created to provide financial aid for a graduating senior from Payson High School who is pursuing a career in accounting. Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan--applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan.
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The Buick Achievers scholarship program is looking for applicants who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design, or business, with an interest in the automotive industry. Visit their website for more information: www.buickachievers.com.
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The Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Educational Foundation has scholarships available to those individuals whose intent is to pursue a degree in lumber and building materials or an allied field. You must submit a proposed program of study to show your true intent. Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 15.
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The Plainville Lions Club Scholarship applications are available from Mrs. Callahan. Graduating Payson High School seniors regardless of intended major or postsecondary choice may apply. Students will be selected based on academics and need for funds. Deadline is March 15 to Mrs. Callahan.
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The Payson Masons are offering a scholarship to Payson seniors. Students will be selected based on goals, participation in extracurricular activities, and a need for financial assistance rather than high scholastic grades. Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan, and need to be returned to her on or before March 15.
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The Kira Kenady Memorial Scholarship applications are available in Mrs. Callahan's office. Any graduating Payson High School senior may apply. Selection for this scholarship will NOT be based solely on scholastic grades. Deadline to Mrs. Callahan is March 15.
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*The Springfield Illinois Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Female High School Senior Leadership Scholarship is now open for applications. Application directions can be obtained from Mrs. Callahan. Deadline is March 30.
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