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.
Roncalli names students of the month
Roncalli High School has named the October students of the month. They are:Katie Goebel, social studies; Abby Johnson, English; David Clayton, religious studies; Evan Hammans, industrial technology; Grace Murphy, world languages; Will Hawkins, math; Chloe Owen, fine arts; Graciana Page, business and technology; Jillian Stafford, health and physical education; Lindsey Arthur, S.T.A.R.S. Program; Maddie Scheil, science; Dave Schrader, communication; Macy Skibinski, student office worker.
Local FFA wins national award
Whiteland’s FFA has won a national award.The program was was recognized in the 2016 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization.
The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that successfully completed an annual set of required activities that encourage members to grow as individuals, work as a team and serve others in their communities.
Chapters that received star ratings in July judging were recognized in October.
$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 EnglishPeople 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].
