October News

Upcoming Preview Days

Monday, Oct. 18 Texas Tech University
Tuesday, Oct. 19 UT in Lubbock
Friday, Oct. 22 NMJC
Monday, Oct. 25 LCU, TCU
Friday, Oct. 29 HSU, ACU
Saturday, Oct. 30 UT in Lubbock
Wednesday, Nov. 3 UT in Lubbock
Saturday, Nov. 6 WTA&M, WBU,
ENMU, and UNT
Friday, Nov. 12 ACU, HSU
Saturday, Nov. 13 ASU, UTA,and UTPB
Monday, Nov. 15 TCU and LCU
Saturday, Nov. 20 UT in Lubbock
Texas A&M
GameDay
Monday, Nov. 22 Baylor Sic ‘Em
Tuesday, Nov. 23 ACU Wildcat

Monday, Dec. 6 TCU
Friday, Dec. 10 HSU


SPEC Washington Youth Tour

South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. sponsors a Youth Tour trip to Washington, D.C. each summer. All juniors and/or seniors not older than 19 by June 11 are eligible to interview for this wonderful opportunity.





Participants will be required to appear before an independent panel of judges to interview.

Participants will have 5-7 minutes of interview time.
Judges will have the opportunity to ask additional questions.

Participants will be chosen based on how well they present themselves to the judges by answering the questions listed above (75 percent) and on their speaking ability, appearance and poise (25 percent).

Peggy Teague with SPEC will be here on Friday, October 22nd, to visit with interested juniors and seniors about this opportunity.




Your parents need to apply NOW for their PIN number in order to complete your FAFSA! You will not be able to apply for any financial aid without completing the FAFSA. Go to the following website: www.pin.ed.gov


LEARN Representative Here on October 20th to visit with seniors and/or parents. Sign up in Mrs. Welper’s room!


Apply Texas!


The Texas Common Application was created to help make applying to a Texas institution easier. You are strongly encouraged to apply online at www.applytexas.org. Applications are usually accepted beginning Sept. 1 and decisions are often made on a rolling basis. It is to a student’s advantage to apply early, especially to Texas A&M, the University of Texas, Texas Tech, and the larger private universities.

You will be able to check online for the application deadlines. Remember that scholarship deadlines at various colleges are earlier than application deadlines, but you must have applied for admission in order to be considered for scholarships. Be sure and check for scholarship deadlines and have your application file completed before that date!

Once you have completed your application and submitted, let me know so that I can send your transcript.

For more college and deadline information, go to
www.CollegeForTexans.com

Career Expo at Civic Center Oct. 26th

South Plains Tech Prep will again host the Career Expo on Tuesday, October 26th, from 8:30 - 1:00 p.m. at the Lubbock Civic Center. Over 600 businesses and college representatives will fill the Civic Center Exhibit Hall and concourse with interactive displays, games, group presentations, prizes, and lots of information.

The Career Expo also provides numerous breakout sessions for students, including "Reality Check" to help students understand how to budget, the importance of higher education for their finances, and the obstacles that most people face with daily living expenses.

The P-20 Closing the Gaps Council will host "Minute to Win It" with interactive games to help students understand the college admissions process.

The Expo is a great way for students to network with our regional businesses and colleges, and get a jump on choosing a career.

There will also be a guest speaker for the students, E.J. Carrion. Students attending his insightful program will immediately see INSTANT CHANGE in their lives and will be light-years ahead of their peers. Students will learn the secrets to not only maximize their education but how to begin a journey toward success. Mr. Carrion will speak at 9:30 and 11:00.

SHS is planning to take every senior to the Expo.

November and December 1st Deadlines You Don’t Want to Forget

ACU Admission Priority Deadline – Nov. 1st
Baylor University Priority Deadline –
Nov. 1st
Texas A&M Scholarship Deadline and Priority Admissions
UT Admissions and Scholarship Deadline

September Senior News

TestPrep Seminar
There will be a SAT test preparation seminar next Friday, September 17th, during the school day. This will be a five-hour intensive practice and training session designed to help you improve your SAT score. Strategies, techniques, and practice questions will all be discussed. The cost is $45. Bring your check or cash to the office and take advantage of this great opportunity.
ACT/SAT Registration Deadlines
Friday, Sept. 10th is the deadline to register for the October 9th SAT test. (Tomorrow)
Next Friday, Sept. 17th is the deadline to register for the October 23rd ACT test.
Remember to go to www.actstudent.org for the ACT; and www.collegeboard.com for the SAT.
Wendy’s High School Heisman Applications Due
Wendy’s applications are due to Mrs. Johnson by Thursday, September 23rd. That gives me time to get everything completed for you. For more information and to apply, go to www.wendysheisman.com . This is for students who have at least a “B” average and compete in at least one school-sponsored, extracurricular sport.
TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award
If you have started and manage your own business, you should apply for this award! We had a student win some money several years ago. Go to www.tcuyeya.org to apply.
LISD College and Career Night Sept. 27th
LISD will sponsor a College and Career Night Monday, Sept. 27th, at the United Spirit Arena from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. This is open for students and parents, and there will be around 100 college and university representatives there to visit with you. There will also be several informative sessions for you to attend.
Join CollegeWeekLive
Go to www.CollegeWeekLive.com and register for free to tour and learn about MANY different colleges and universities all over the United States.
Check out the college(s) you are interested in online and find out when their Preview Days are being held.

January Senior Update
Preview Days
Several of the popular colleges and universities are planning Preview Days in February. These are great days to go to the college or university you are planning to attend and to “get a feel” for the campus, the departments, the dorms, the student union buildings, etc…. Listed below are some that some of you may be interested in attending:
Monday, February 9th:
Lubbock Christian University Chaps Day
www.lcu.edu/LCU/fstudent/Admissions/CHAP_DAYS

Saturday, February 14th:
Discover ASU at Angelo State University in San Angelo
www.angelo.edu/events/discover_asu/

Mustangs Rally at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls admissions.mwsu.edu/mustangsrally.asp
Friday, February 20th:
South Plains College “Sneak Preview”
www2.southplainscollege.edu/information-for/future-spc-students/seniorsneak
Saturday, February 21st:
Aggieland Saturday at Texas A&M University
www.oar.tamu.edu/aggielandSaturday/default.aspx

Hardin Simmons University Winter Preview in Abilene www.hsutx.edu/admissions/winterpreview/info.htm
Abilene Christian University in Abilene (Sing Song) www.acu.edu/admissions/freshmen/visit/purplefri.html
McMurry University Preview Day in Abilene www.mcm.edu/newsite/web/enrollment/preview.htm
Discover WT at West Texas A&M University in Canyon www.wtamu.edu/admissions/discover_wt.aspx
TSTC Discovery Day Tour
*Texas Tech University will host their Spring Preview Day on Monday, March 2nd.
www.visit.ttu.edu/uday/default.asp


All senior parents are invited to a “Financial Aid Awareness” night at Shallowater High School on Thursday evening, January 29th, at 7:00 p.m. Parents will meet in the high school auditorium. Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Authority will host the event, and a representative will be here to assist parents with the financial aid process. A drawing will be held for a $100 scholarship for a senior with at least one parent attending. Representatives from other banks and loan centers will be on hand to talk with parents. All senior parents are encouraged to attend!

“TEXAS TECH ALL-NIGHTER”
Texas Tech University will host an “All-Nighter” at their Rec Center on Friday, January 30th, from 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Shallowater seniors are invited to attend.
The first 2000 people get a free T-shirt courtesy of the Texas Tech Credit Union.
The main event will feature Tom Deluca, the world’s greatest hypnotist, at 9:00 p.m.
The following tournaments will be taking place: 3 on 3 basketball; dodgeball; racquetball and squash; table tennis; 4 on 4 volleyball; a 3 point shot contest; and chess!
Other activities include a laser tag tournament, the Bic Razor slam dunk contest, and the Scoggin/Dickey Hummer shootout!
There will be a video game room with Wii’s, Gears of War 2, FIFA 09, Guitar Hero, and more.
Free food every half hour!
Drive a Segway on the indoor running track!
Prizes and more from the Bic/Footlocker Tour!
Joe MacLean, Director of Recreational Sports, brought by a flyer this morning and wanted us to advertise this to our seniors. If you have questions or need more information, his e-mail is joe.maclean@ttu.edu


College Representatives Scheduled at SHS
Nicole Richards from Lubbock Christian University will be at SHS on Thursday, January 29th, to visit with students interested in attending LCU.
Celeste Tobin from Eastern New Mexico University will be at SHS on Tuesday, February 10th, to visit with students interested in attending ENMU.

February 20 – South Plains College “Sneak Preview”
Seniors will be allowed a college day to visit SPC on their “Sneak Preview” on Friday, February 20th. See Mrs. Johnson for details!

David Bosquez with LEARN will be on campus Thursday, Feb. 12th and Thursday, Feb. 26th!
Scholarship Deadlines

January 31st:
Texas Student Housing Authority Academic Scholarship
Baylor University Carr P. Collins Scholarship
Wal – Mart Scholarships

February 1st:
Angelo State University
Texas Tech University
West Texas A&M University
Delta Theta Chi Sorority Scholarship
Helen Dewitt Jones Mass Communications Scholarship

February 2nd:
Burger King Scholars
Hispanic Scholarship Fund

February 5th:
University of Houston Terry Foundation Scholarships

February 6th:
TASSP Teens Serving Texas Scholarship

February 10th:
KFC Colonel’s Scholars

February 15th:

National Co-op Scholarship Program
AXA Achievement Scholars Program
Best Buy Scholarship
FFA Scholarships

February 16th
USA Funds to Education Scholarship
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest

February 25th:
SPEC Operation Round-up

February 28th:
Youthlaunch Service Scholarship
Terry’s Sports Page Sponsors Scholarship
TASSP Academic Excellence Scholarship