UHEAA Presents: Fall Financial Aid Night

UHEAA Presents: Fall Financial Aid Night

Tuesday, October 22

6-8 PM

This regional event will help students 9-12 grades learn how to pay for college from Utah’s financial aid experts and talk to representatives from Utah colleges & universities!  All attendees will be able to apply for a contest/scholarship – submit a short essay for a chance to win one of two Macbook Air Laptops with $250 scholarships!  Details at fb.com/uheaa.

CHHS Senior Post High School Tour

CHHS Senior Post High School Tour

On Tuesday, October 22nd all Utah colleges and universities will be at Copper Hills to talk to seniors about the benefits of attending college.  Students will be able to select three schools to listen to half-hour information sessions.  This event takes place during regular school hours (8-10:40 am).  We encourage students to be prepared with their top three school choices prior to that morning.  Students attending JATC/CTEC in the morning only may wish to be excused from class to attend, please talk to your instructor for prior approval. 

College Prep Night

Fall College Prep Night

Thursday, September 26 @ 7 PM

CHHS Tech Atrium

Juniors and seniors with parents are invited to attend this event to learn about preparing for college, financial aid and scholarships, deadlines for applying, and general college information.  Please join us!

Latrill Loveridge Awarded Hero in Education Award

 

Congratulations to the fabulous Latrill Loveridge.  She recently won the Hero in Education Award from the West Jordan Chamber and Cyprus Credit Union.

Bethany Talbot 2013 State Champ in Long Jump and High Jump

Congrats to Bethany Talbot.   She won the 2013 State Championship in the girls long jump and high jump!

Justin Hammond Awarded $10,000 Comcast Scholarship

Justin Hammond was one of 35 Utah seniors who recently received a scholarship from Comcast.  The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship program recognizes the academic achievements, demonstrated leadership and commitment to community service of college-bound Utah seniors with one-time $1,000, (5) $5,000 & (1) $10,000 scholarships.  At a special luncheon in the Utah State Rotunda he was awarded  the only $10,000 scholarship!!

Justin is an amazing student who, in addition to his likability and great academic record, is an entrepreneur.  He has his own business repairing iPods,  iPads, iPhones, etc.  Congratulations Justin!

Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund

Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund

http://www.fascholarship.com/

Deadline: June 30

Amount: Varies, depending on need

Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund applicants must be one of the following:

• Currently in their senior year of high school, a high school graduate or a currently enrolled full-time undergraduate student.
• Under the age of 26 at the time of application.

• The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has become permanently disabled as a result of an operational mission or training accident.
• The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has been killed in action.
• The dependent son or daughter of a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Guardsman or Marine who has been classified as a Prisoner of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA).

The application packet must contain the following items:

• Application form
• Copy of your government issued photo identification (Drivers License, Military ID Card)
• Proof of dependency: birth certificate, tax form which lists dependents, or military child ID card
• Certificate of death or rating letter from the Veterans Administration disability
• DD Form 214 if applicable
• 500 Word Essay or Personal Statement: What does your parent’s service mean to you?
• Official high school or college transcript
• Photo of applicant
• Photo of qualifying parent

Weird World of Wonderful Scholarships

In an ongoing effort to help students find scholarships and money to pay for college, Zinch introduces  Weird World of Wonderful Scholarships!  They are giving away $6,000 over the next few weeks by asking students fun and unique questions.  Make sure to check it out!

Copper Hills in Top Two at State ASL Competition

Congratulations to all the students who competed in the State ASL Competition last Saturday.  There were 16 schools across the state of Utah that participated.  Copper Hills came away with 19 medals and was one of the top two contenders.   Here are the students who placed:

Level 1 Students

Expressive Category (Signing a story)

1st- Laura Ruiz

3rd- Branson Hirschi

Level 2 Students

ABC Story

2nd- Lindy Lafleur

Expressive Category

2nd- Shae Henrie

3rd- Ashley Woolfenden

Receptive Category

2nd- Amy Carpenter

3rd- Megan James

Culture/History

3rd- Larissa Jiron and Reagan Stirling

Level 3 Students

Deaf Art

1st- Reggie Haymond

Deaf Cinema

1st- Melissa Wight, Lia Hill, Amanda Waldron

Culture/History

2nd- Jonathan Higginbotham, Alexia Diaz, and Katie Singleton

Receptive

2nd- Melissa Wight

ABC Story

2nd- Hailey Robinson

Expressive

3rd- Lia Hill

Just as a side note, there are only 3 categories level 1 students can participate in, but there are 8 categories level 2 and 3 students can participate in. These students did such an incredible job representing Copper Hills!

Scholarship Opportunity for Junior Girls

Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments.

• By encouraging continued education and providing college scholarships
• By developing self-confidence and the abilities to interview effectively, to speak in public, to perform on stage and to build interpersonal relationships
• By encouraging and showcasing excellence in academic achievement, physical fitness, on-stage performance skills, and the ability to think and communicate clearly
• By creating opportunities to beneficially inspire the lives of others

Distinguished Young Women believes that every young woman has the potential to reach her own goals in life, regardless of her outward appearance or economic status. Copper Hills High School is rich with talented young women and we are excited to invite your girls to participate in this opportunity to learn, serve, grow and earn scholarship funding. 

Attached is a flyer with additional information or the girls can learn more by logging on to www.distinguishedyw.org.  

Apply today!www.distinguishedyw.org.