CARDINAL RITTER HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR BULLETIN

February 2017

Seniors:

It’s February! It’s time to check in on your future plans. College decisions made? Have you received acceptances? Do you know where you will be attending? Do you still need to apply? If you have finalized your decision, please send in your housing deposit, etc. to the university/college. This is usually nonrefundable. Details should be noted in your acceptance letter on what needs to be done. As a courtesy, please withdraw your application to any other school where you have been accepted. You can do that by notifying the admissions office for each school.

Not yet sure which school? Or maybe you still need to complete some applications? Please come to the guidance office, if you would like some help with the process.

As always, please be sure to bring in your scholarship award letters and also your college acceptance letters. We want to make sure you are being recognized for your hard work!

Finally, please remember this semester still counts! Your final transcript will be given to the university/college you attend for review in June. Please continue to do your best. If you need any assistance, please come see us in the guidance office!

Mrs. Lettich

 STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

SAMUEL ADAMS-Trine University, Discovery Award, total value: $7,000-Wingate University, Academic Merit Scholarship, total value: $19,000

MADELINE ANDERSON-University of Southern Indiana, David L. Rice Merit Scholarship, total value: $750 -Bellarmine University, Monsignor Horrigan Scholarship ($22,500) Residence Hall Grant ($3,000) total value: $25,500

JULIANNE ALLSPAW-Holy Cross College, Presidential scholarship, total value: $56,000

TREVOR BROWDER-Saint Joseph College, Scholarship, total value: $13,000 per year

REBECCA COLLESTER-Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University Merit Scholarship, total value: $60,000-Manchester University, Presidential Scholarship, total value: $80,000-Xavier University, Xavier Scholarship, total value: $72,000-Butler University, Academic Scholarship, total value: $56,000

ADRIAN-GREGO CUNANAN-IUPUI, Academic Excellence Scholarship, total value: $12,000-Marian University, St. Francis Academic Scholarship, total value:$40,000

AIDERN FIERST-University of Wisconsin Green Bay, Phoenix Scholar Award, total value: $10,000-Indiana University, Provost’s Scholarship, total value: $16,000-St. Norbert College, Trustee Distinguished Scholarship, total value: $72,000-University of Colorado Boulder, Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship, total value: $25,000-Marquette University, Pere Marquette Scholarship, total value: $72,400

BRIGITTE GURROLA-DePauw University, University Merit Award, total value: $76,000-Butler University, Academic Scholarship, total value: $56,000-Marion University, Saint Francis Academic Scholarship, total value: $12,000-Marion University, 21st Century Scholar Full Tuition Scholarship-IUPUI, Academic Excellence Scholarship, total value: $12,000-Seton Hall University (New Jersey), University Scholarship, total value: $78,000-Seton Hall University (New Jersey), Summer Scholarship, total value: $4,500-IU Bloomington, Selected to Participate in 2017 Group Scholars Program-Ball State University, Presidential Scholarship, total value: $24,000-Indiana Wesleyan University, Dean’s Scholarship, total value: $40,000

KRISTEN HISKES -Saint Louis University, Dean’s Scholarship, total value: $80,000-University of Dayton, President’s Merit Scholarship & Leadership in Service Scholarship, total value: $96, 650

KARL KLEMM -Wittenberg University Scholar Award, total $56,000-University of Evansville, UE Annual Scholarship/Legacy, total value: $52,000

- Hanover College, Donner Scholarship, total value: $68,000

KATHRYN KNIGHT-Marian University, Saint Francis Academic Scholarship, total value: $12,000-Bellarmine University, Institutional Award, total value: $26,400

SHELBY MORGAN-Regis University, Blue and Gold Catholic Award, total value: $44,000-Brescia University, Founders Scholarship & Blue and Gold Grant, total value: $40,000

BAILEY NORTON-Eastern Illinois University, Commitment to Excellence Scholarship, total value: $8,000-University of Southern Indiana, David L. Rice Merit Scholarship, total $1,000-Indian State University, Academic Distinction Scholarship, total value: $2,500 per year (renewable for additional three years)-Indiana State University, Laptop/IPad Award, choice of campus-ready PC laptop or Apple IPad-University of Indianapolis, U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar Academic Recognition Award, total value: $56,000-Butler University, Bulldog Achievement Award, total value: $40,000

KENNEDY PHILLIPS-Oakwood University, Incentive Grant, total value $3,000

ANDREW SANDIFER-Butler University, Academic Scholarship, total value: $80,000-Wabash College, President’s Scholarship, total value: half tuition-Xavier University, Academic Scholarship, total value: $80,000-University of Indianapolis, Academic Scholarship, total value: $60,000

KATHERINE GRACE TREADO-Saint Louis University, Deans’ Scholarship, total value: $72,000 ($18,000 per year)-University of Louisville, National Scholars Award, amount: $10,000 per year beginning 2017-18 academic year-University of Indianapolis, Distinguished U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar Academic Recognition Award, total value: $58,000 over a four-year period-Xavier University, Xavier Scholarship, valued at $19,000 per academic year-Butler University, Academic Scholarship, total value: $72,000 over four years-DePaul University, Scholars’ Award, total value: $68,000

SHELBY WILLHOITE-Manchester University, Director’s Scholarship, total value: $44,000

STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO COLLEGE

SAMUEL ADAMS- TRINE UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLISINDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

ANGELIQUE ADAMS- UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

SANTIAGO ALBARRAN- IUPUI

JULIANNE ALLSPAW- HOLY CROSS COLLEGEINDIANA UNIVERSITYDAYTON UNIVERSITY

MADELINE ANDERSON- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANABELLARMINE UNIVERSITY

RACHEL ATKINSON- IUPUI

BRIAN BACON- IUPUI

GAGE BRADLEY- IUPUI

TREVOR BROWDER- SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

CARLOS CABALLERO- SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

REBECCA COLLESTER- MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCESMANCHESTER UNIVERSITY XAVIER UNIVERSITYBUTLER UNIVERSITY

ADRIAN CUNANAN- MARIAN UNIVERSITYIUPUI

NATHAN DIMMITT- IUPUI

MEGAN DSILVA- IUPUI

VENUS EVERETT- INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

AIDEN FIERST- MARQUETTE UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDERST. NORBERT COLLEGEINDIANA UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN GREEN BAYVIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

BRIDGET GODSIL- IUPUI

BRIGITTE GURROLA- DEPAUW UNIVERSITYBUTLER UNIVERSITYMARIAN UNIVERSITYIUPUISETON HALL UNIVERSITY (NEW JERSEY)BALL STATE UNIVERSITYINDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITYINDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY

KRISTEN HISKES- UNIVERSTIY OF DAYTONSAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

KEVIN JOHNSON- ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

MEGAN KILAR- UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

KARL KLEMM- WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE

KATHRYN KNIGHT- BALL STATE UNIVERSITYINDIANA UNIVERSITY MARIAN UNIVERSITYBELLARMINE UNIVERSITY

ERIN LAUER- UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

KATHARINA LANIE- IUPUI

BRANDON MILTON- UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

RILAN MIRASOL- UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

ARTURO MORENO- IUPUI

SHELBY MORGAN- INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITYREGIS UNIVERSITYBRESCIA UNIVERSITY

RORY MYERS- KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

BAILEY NORTON- EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANABALL STATE UNIVERSITYINDIANA STATE UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLISBUTLER UNIVERSITY

LIAM NOWLIN- UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLISIUPUI

ZACARIAS OLVERA- UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLISIUPUI

KENNEDY PHILLIPS- JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITYOAKWOOD UNIVERSITY

MADISON POTTS- UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

ANDREW SANDIFER- UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLISBUTLER UNIVERSITYWABASH COLLEGEXAVIER UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

PHOEBE SCHEMBRE- UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

SAMUEL SMITH- UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

KATHERINE TREADO- SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLISXAVIER UNIVERSITYBUTLER UNIVERSITY

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY

DORYONA WARES- UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLEUNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

EMILY WILKINSON- IUPUI

SHELBY WILLHOITE- UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLISMANCHESTER UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANAINDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

MUTONG ZHOU- WAKE FOREST

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

INDIANA MEMBERS FOUNDATION

The Robert E. Martin Collegiate Scholarship Program will award twenty-five $1,000 scholarships. In order to participate in the contest you must meet the following criteria:

Be a full time college student at an accredited college in the fall of 2017 Be between the ages of 17 and 24 Have a weighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher Be a member in good standing of Indiana Member Credit Union for at least 6 months

prior to the application Apply online at http://www.imf4kids.org/Robert-E-Martin-Scholarship-Program.html

by the April 30, 2017 deadline Send supporting documents to aemery@imcu.com or mail them to 5103 Madison Ave.,

Indianapolis, IN 46227 Attn: Mandy Emery

INDIANA SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION, INC.

The association will be awarding forty $500 scholarships to qualified students who are pursuing an education and career in the criminal justice field. You can access the application online at www.indianasheriffs.org. The deadline is April 1st. Here are the qualifications for the scholarship:

Be an Indiana resident Be committed to pursuing an education and career in a law enforcement field at an

Indiana college or university

Be a member of the association, or a dependent child or grandchild of a current member. You can also join the membership here http://www.indianasheriffs.org/Portals/ISA/Resources/file/INDIVIDUALFAMILYMEMBERSHIP103015.pdf and be eligible for the scholarship.

Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 hours) in the fall of 2017

ANCILLA COLLEGE-

Ancilla College’s four favorite search databases are all free. These sites have their own listings and search engines that allow you to search for scholarships in your region, state, degree interest, and other criteria.

FastWeb, maybe the biggest of these sites, with over a billion dollars in scholarships listed. Fastweb is an acronym for Financial Aid Search Through the WEB- http://www.fastweb.com/

Chegg, began as a student job and textbook-trading website but today has great student resources and loads of scholarship resources to search though. http://www.chegg.com

Big Future from College Board (the same company that produces the SAT) is here- https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

CollegeNet, a developer of web technology for higher education and non-profit institutions, is another great resource- http://www.collegenet.com/mach25/app

*Start by searching for scholarships in the subject matter or degree field you want. Use your interests, and geographic location, to narrow the search

**Tips from Ancilla College regarding scholarships :

-Apply, and apply, and apply some more-Don’t Miss Deadlines-Read Eligibility Requirements Carefully-Get Organized- (make a separate file, or ‘save as’ a copy with a different file name on your computer for each scholarship and sort the files by application due dates)-Follow Instructions-Check/Review Your Application-Keep Copies of Everything!-Fill out your FAFSA-Beware... Don’t ever, ever, ever pay money for a ‘scholarship guide’ or any ‘application fee’ to apply for a scholarship. If someone is charging you money to give you money, there’s a problem.For more info: www.ancilla.edu

BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY--Merit Scholarships- range from $12,000-$16,000 and are renewable for up to four years based on good academic and social standing-Special Awards include the Come Live the Experience (CLE) grant for out-of-state students and Heritage Award for underrepresented and underserved students-Four-Year Graduation Guarantee is a program that provides students and parents with the reassurance of knowing that BW will pay the tuition for a fifth year if students need the extra time to finish*For more info: www.bw.edu/admission

NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY-

Tuition Incentive Program: Beginning Fall 2017, Cardinal Ritter High School has been added to the NKU Tuition Incentive Program. This means if you are admitted to NKU you will automatically qualify for Tuition Incentive which is an award of at least $5200…this is even before academic merit and need based aid are applied!

In addition to the Tuition Incentive Program, NKU offers more than $7 million in merit-based scholarships and need-based aid to incoming freshmen

Visit website for more info: admissions.nku.edu

AVON TRI KAPPA SCHOLARSHIPThe Avon Chapter of Tri Kappa is awarding over $3,000 in scholarship money to one or more qualified high school senior applicants residing in the Avon-Washington Township area who plan to attend college or trade school next fall 2017, after graduation.

*Application will be posted and submissions accepted only during the timeframe of 01/01-03/04/17Visit website for more info: http://avontrikappa.org/scholarship/

SETON HALL UNIVERSITY’S UNITED NATION’S 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS CHALLENGE-Do you want to make a difference in the world while winning a scholarship and cash prize? Ten finalists will be selected in late March to present their ideas on Friday, April 21 at Seton Hall (in person or via skype)Eligibility:All high school sophomores, juniors and seniors

Deadline:Sunday, March 12, 2017To Enter:Students must submit a 300-500 word statement addressing their thoughts and ideas about how they can be part of the solution and raise awareness or effect change related to one of the UN goalsTo learn more or submit an entry visit: shu.edu/go/UNchallenge

SILVER PEN WRITING COMPETITIONThe Stratford retirement community is proud to offer the Silver Pen Writing Competition again for the 2016-2017 schoolyear. Silver Pen is a unique opportunity to bridge the communication gap between younger and older generations. Members at The Stratford will judge the essays and ultimately choose four (4) ranked winners.- First place $1,500- Second place $1,000- Third place: $750- Fourth place: $5002016-2017 Stratford Topic:When Thomas Edison was asked about his attempts to make a light bulb, he said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

Failures and mistakes are inevitable despite our best attempts to avoid them. Thomas Edison perfectly captured the idea that mistakes don’t define a person, instead they present opportunities to learn, grow and be in a better position to succeed. Write an essay about your experience in learning from your failures.Competition Ends: Tuesday, February 28, 2017For more info: www.silverpen-slc.com.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TWIN CITIES and RAISE.ME PARTNERSHIP-Through the Raise.me online platform, students in grades 9-12 can earn micro-scholarships from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities for academic and extracurricular achievements, such as strong grades, rigorous coursework, or leadership positions. This pilot program allows students with a GPA of 3.6 to earn micro-scholarships toward enrollment at the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (one of our seven freshman-admitting colleges). This college offers majors ranging from nutrition to sustainable systems management to animal science.*For more information call 612-626-8378 or 1-800-752-1000

DEPAUW UNIVERSITY

Holton Memorial Scholarship-awarded to students who are committed to bettering their community through leadership and service. This isn’t an award based on academic credentials or need-based aid. It’s a LIFE-based scholarship. You must be admitted to the University before a decision is made on your Holton application.Visit website for more info: https://apply.depauw.edu/register/Holton_2016

Rector Scholarship-Students chosen based on excellent academic achievements. Rector Scholars are the highest academically qualified students, typically in the top five percent and awarded a full tuition scholarship to the university.Visit website for more info: http://www.depauw.edu/about/history-traditions/the-rector-scholarship/

GROTH & ASSOCIATESThe Lawyers at Groth & Associates are offering a $1,000.00 scholarship for any individuals who qualify. To qualify for this scholarship:-Must have a G.P.A. of 3.0+-Fill out the form with your contact information-Attach school transcript to verify enrollment-Attach a 500-word essay about difficulties or hardships you have had to personally overcome-The deadline for application submissions is July 31, 2017. -Qualifying students can apply here:http://www.grothlaw.com/scholarship/

FRANKLIN COLLEGE-Academic merit-based scholarships up to $18,000- Multicultural students and other under-represented groups can receive our Aspire scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $10,000- 21st Century Scholars who are Pell Grant eligible with at least a 3.0 GPA can receive up to full tuition- Fine arts scholarships for students interested in art, music, or theatre ranging from $500 to $5,000- Valedictorian/Salutatorian scholarship award of $2,000

*The sooner the students apply; the better chances are for maximum financial aid consideration*No essay or letters of recommendation required

*Apply now for FREE at http://franklincollege.edu/admissions/apply-now-2/freshman-applicants/

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

-The Department of English at Purdue University’s 2017 Creative Writing Contest: Winning poems and stories will be considered for publication in Purdue’s on-line student literary magazine, The Bell Tower.-Genre Categories: Essay, short story, and poetry-Awards in each genre: FIRST PLACE-$50 plus complimentary tickets to Purdue’s Literary Awards Banquet; SECOND PLACE-$25 plus complimentary tickets to Purdue’s Literary Banquet-Guidelines: (open to all students attending high school in Indiana)

Label each entry indicating category (essay, short, or poetry) Send one essay (any topic; not more than 1200 words) one short story, and/or up

to three poems per contestant- as a separate pdf email attachment for each genre

Entries should be double-spaced with pages numbered As a heading on each submission, please provide the following info:

-Contestant’s name-Category and title of essay, short story, or poems-Contestant’s phone number and email-School name and location-Teacher’s last name and email-Send entries to: literaryawards@purdue.edu

*Deadline is February 20, 2017

AMERICAN HONORS PROGRAM at IVY TECH -For students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree at a low cost-More information about American Honors at www.americanhonors.org-Program Benefits:

-Engaging Honors classes-Personalized, one-on-one advising-Leadership & professional development-Transfer support from start to finish-Community outside the classroom-Unique national transfer network

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE 2017 SUMMER PROGRAMS-Located in Washington, D.C.-Summer Immersion

-Full day, non-credit program for sophomores, juniors, and seniors-Session I: July 2-14-Session II: July 16-28-Session III: July 30-August 11

-Discounted tuition is available-College Intensive

-Programs for seniors to earn college credit-Different courses offered in each session

- 6-week session: July 2-August 15 (3-8 credits can be earned)- 3-week session: July 2-21 (earn 3 credits)- 6-week online sessions: (1) May 22-July 1

(2) July 5-August 15 (3-6 credits can be earned)

-Areas of study: Arts, Business, Communications, Government & Politics, History & Humanities, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)-More information at www.precollege.gwu.edu-Scholarship information at www.precollege.gwu.edu/scholarships*Application Deadlines: March 1, 2017- Scholarship Programs

May 1, 2017- College Intensive Programs & Summer Immersion Programs

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (USI) ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP AWARD-For high school seniors in the upper 20% of their class and show great leadership qualities in high school-Award: $1,500 (to be used for tuition, fees, and books at USI)-Application and submission of application at www.alumni.usi.edu/aala2017-Must also upload with application:

-Resume-Transcript-Two (2) letters of recommendation-An essay on one of the following topics:

-My Goals in Life-The leadership role, Person, or Event that has influenced me most

*Deadline: March 3, 2017

PROM GENIE SCHOLARSHIP-For high school senior girls-Award: $2,000-Must:

-Have 3 letters of recommendations (2 from school and 1 from the community)-Have an one-page essay on “What your future goals are and why?”-Have a parent/guardian signature if you are under the age of 18

*Deadline: All application materials must be postmarked by March 10, 2017**Applications can be picked up in the guidance office**

ZONTA INTERNATIONAL YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD-For high school senior girls interested in public affair areas of study-Must include:

-Verification of current enrollment by school official-Completed application materials (typed)-Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers, school officials, or community leaders

-Award: $550.00-Applications can be downloaded or printed at http://www.zonta.org/Global-Impact/Education/Young-Women-in-Public-Affairs-Award

-Click “Apply Now”*Deadline: March 10, 2017**Completed Applications need to be given to Mrs. Lettich, Mrs. Thomas, or Ms. Triplet**

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM-Students can enroll in courses in the humanities, math, sciences, and social sciences-Students enrolled in the program live on campus, participate in college-readiness seminars, academic support groups, and weekend and evening social events-Scholarship assistance is available-Three sessions offered:

-Session A: June 11-July 15 (cost $8,085)-Session B: July 16-August 18 (cost $8,085)-Session C: June 11-August 5 (cost $10,585)

ABBOT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-Award: up to $1,000-Students will submit an essay on the topic that is posted on the scholarship page of this website: http://www.abbotandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

-More details listed on website*Deadline: June 12, 2017

COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES/ADMISSIONS INFO SESSIONS

BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY:February 20, 2017- Presidents’ Day Open House

April 29, 2017- Junior Visit DayFor more info: www.bw.edu/admission

SETON HALL UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE:February 19, 2017- Begins at 9amAverage class size is 21 students; student-to-faculty ratio is 14:190+ academic programs availableVisit website for more info: www7.shu.edu/admissions/open-house

INDIANA TECH ADMITTED STUDENT DAY:

February 20, 2017-students and parents can create their own schedule for the day, with several sessions to choose from. Students have the option to stay overnight for the Select Tech event the night before on Sunday, February 19th (limited availability). They'll be able to stay overnight with a current Tech student in the dorms to see what it's like living on campus. There will be a lot of fun stuff planned for Select Tech event, such as pizza, laser tag, and watching a movie at our theater on campus. The event isn't open yet, but will be available soon at: www.indianatech.edu/visit

AVID-COLLEGE FAIR NIGHT WITH THE PACERS

Friday, February 24, 2017- this will be a night filled with opportunities to learn more about colleges/universities. You will also be able to enjoy an Indiana Pacers Basketball game that evening against the Memphis Grizzlies.

COLLEGES AND APPLICATION DUE DATES

ANCILLA COLLEGERolling admissions

FRANKLIN COLLEGERolling admissions (depending on space availability)Non-binding early notification option

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITYFall semester................... July 1 Spring semester.............. December 1 Summer session............. April 1

Applications received after these dates will be accepted and every attempt made to ensure consideration for the desired semester or term