Center Grove alum to march at Rose Bowl
A recent Center Grove High School alum was chosen to march at the Rose Bowl parade in January.
Emily Larmore, a freshman at the University of Indianapolis, has been selected by Music for All to be a member of the Bands of America Honor Band in the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade.
Larmore was selected from among hundreds of applicants across the nation for membership in the band.
She is the daughter of Jeff and Sue Larmore.
Franklin Community Middle School sets show
Franklin Community Middle School students will be performing “Lady Pirates of the Caribbean” later this week.
The show will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the school, 625 Grizzly Cub Drive.
Admission is $2 for adults $2; $1 for students, with children ages 5 and under free.
‘Annie’ is at Roncalli
Daddy Warbucks and the famed red-head orphan will be at Roncalli High School.
High school thespians will be performing “Annie” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Saturday; 6 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, at the school, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for Roncalli students and children 14 years old and younger.
Tickets may be ordered by calling 787-8277 Ext. 249 or online at roncalli.org.
$2,000 scholarships available to students
Johnson County REMC is offering two $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend an Indiana college or university. To be eligible, a recipient’s parent or guardian must be REMC members. Applications are available from high school guidance counselors, at the REMC office at 750 International Drive in Franklin and on the utility’s website, jcremc.com.
Application deadline is Jan. 31.
Grad school grant offered by sorority
Graduate students who are studying guidance or counseling can apply for a grant. Nu Tau Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority will award a $5,000 grant to graduate-level students. The winner will be chosen based on financial need and scholastic ability. Applications can found at deltathetatau.org. Click on the philanthropy tab.
The deadline is Dec. 10.
Volunteers needed to help teach English skills
People interested in teaching others English can volunteer with the Adult Learning Center. The center is looking for volunteer tutors to help adults who need help with their English literacy skills, including English as a second language learners. Tutors meet at a Johnson County Public Library location with their learners for at least one hour per week for a minimum of six months. Tutors are needed for one-on-one learning, conversation partners and adult basic education. Tutors are not required to be familiar with a language other than English.
To become a tutor, contact Wendy Preilis by phone at 317-738-4677 or by email at [email protected].
Scholarship available for aspiring teachers
Students who want to become teachers and stay in Indiana can apply for a scholarship. The Commission for Higher Education announced the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship Program, offering up to $7,500 each year of college for students who commit to teaching in Indiana for five years after earning their degrees. The scholarship is available to 200 students across the state who either graduate in the highest 20 percent of their class or earn a score in the top 20th percentile on the SAT or ACT. After college graduation, students must get a teaching license and teach in Indiana for five consecutive years.
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 31.
Students interested in applying need to be nominated by a teacher and submit the nomination form to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
