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2 ❚ SIUSLAW NEWS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER ❚ JANUARY 2017 Mapleton Nike from 1 Nike is committed to support- ing Oregon schools. Through the NSIF, it has invested $5 mil- lion to high schools over the last three years to positively impact kids in the state and to help make Oregon schools among the best in the country. In 2015, 50 high schools were awarded grants to implement or expand the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) pro- gram, a national education plat- form built on best practices, school-wide. Last year, 71 high schools received grants. This year, in celebration of the 10th anniver- sary of the NSIF, Nike expanded the program to support 100 schools. With the addition of the 2017-2018 grant recipients, this funding supports training for over 2,000 teachers and more than 100,000 students through- out Oregon, reflecting more than 57 percent of the state’s high-school population. NSIF is in its third year of partnering with AVID, based on the program’s proven results and input from school leaders across Oregon. AVID’s research-based strate- gies and curriculum provide educators with training to better prepare students for success in high school, college or a career — especially students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. A full 99 percent of AVID students gradu- ate from high school on time with the skills, academic behav- iors and knowledge needed to succeed in college and beyond. According to Greg Borgerding, principal of Churchill High School, the AVID program has significantly impacted students at his school, with 100 percent of his AVID students graduating from high school over the past 3 years. “I’ve seen AVID open doors and help kids visualize what their future will look like. It’s pretty remarkable watching kids in the program find themselves and discover their potential for after high school,” Borgerding said. Nike, Inc., based near Beaverton, Ore., is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide vari- ety of sports and fitness activi- ties. Wholly-owned Nike, Inc. subsidiary brands include Converse, which designs, dis- tributes and licenses casual sneakers, apparel and acces- sories; and Hurley, which designs and distributes a line of action sports and youth lifestyle apparel and accessories. For more information, Nike, Inc.’s earnings releases and other financial information are avail- able on the Internet at investors.nike.com, and individ- uals can follow @Nike. Since 2007, the NSIF has partnered with school leaders in Oregon, investing over $14 mil- lion to date to support public schools, including $5 million since 2015 to support high schools. The fund provides resources to support key program innova- Mapleton HS names Honor Roll students tions in schools with the goal of increasing the number of stu- dents who graduate on time, closing the achievement gap, and preparing all kids to succeed after graduation. NSIF also pairs Nike leaders with school leaders at 10 Oregon high schools to fuel innovation. As part of this pro- gram, each principal and Nike Leader team works independ- ently on innovative programs that address specific and unique needs of their students and school. Nike is working to make sure the results are sustainable, scalable and transformative across the state, so students can walk into any classroom and expect a rigorous and relevant education. As a part of the pro- gram, the Innovation Schools program also has been a part of launching Future You, an initia- tive designed to fuel innovation in education and inspire stu- dents to create their future. Learn more at about.nike.com/pages/nike- school-innovation-fund. G RADE 9 Gastelum, Joseph Richy Schwertfeger, Theryn Dragonreign Holmes, Trinity Elizabeth Roane, Nathen Adam G RADE 10 Riggs, Angelina Haley Schwertfeger, Vladimyr Bloodstorme Wilson, Brittany Ann Gibney, Gabrielle Clarity Messick, Bailey Makayla Hayes, Eric Andrew Johnson, Gabriel David Rogers, Gabriella Rosa West, Alyssa Marie Michael, Erin Nicole Moso, Evan Allen Simington, Gabriel Lewis Wells, Haley Rose G RADE 11 Wilson, Tanner Garrett Wells, Dominic Joseph G RADE 12 Cleary, Mackenzie Jean Croson, Zachary Adam Halverson, Dana Christine Hays, Josi Marie Doran, Kyle Matthew 4 3.86 3.71 3.43 3.86 3.86 3.86 3.83 3.67 3.57 3.43 3.43 3.43 3.29 3.14 3 3 3.71 3.29 4 4 4 3.71 3.43 Scholarships PARTICIPANTS CAN APPLY FOR NEW SCHOLARSHIP “CROW is grateful to be able to offer graduating seniors an oppor- tunity to apply for annual scholar- ship funds,” said CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard. One of the reasons CROW decided to produce this year's Holly Jolly Follies was to be able to provide scholarships. The application is available at w w w. c r o w k i d s . c o m / c r o w s e - niorscholarships.html and is due Garden Club seeks scholarship applicants The Florence Garden Club invites local Siuslaw and Mapleton High School seniors to apply for the Garden Club scholarship for the 2016-17 school year. Applicants must be planning a post-high school career in horticulture or a related field such as forestry or environ- mental science. Awards are typically $1,000 or more. Applications are available through each high school counseling department. Deadline for applying is Saturday, April 1. Since the first scholarship was awarded in 1994, over $53,000 has been distributed to local students. The Garden Club raises funds throughout the year from donations, raffles and the spring community plant sale. “We gratefully thank the Florence and Mapleton area merchants who have con- tributed merchandise and services for raffles, as well as monetary donations to the club for scholarship fund raising,” members said. The Florence Garden Club was formed in 1949 to improve the community and to promote the knowledge of horticulture. The club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church on Highway 101 in Florence. The club currently has over 90 members. For more information regarding the scholarship application process, contact a school counselor, or call Carol Jolley, Garden Club scholarship chairwoman at 541-902 -9343. S OROPTIMISTS INVITE GIRLS TO APPLY FOR 3 AWARDS mailed to: Florence Soroptimist Club Scholarships P.O.Box 1209 Florence, OR 97439 Students will need to fill out the application legibly and provide a transcript and two letters of recommenda- tion. One letter should be DAY EDIT ION from a high school staff member, and the other from an outside source. Students will also need to provide a one-page essay describing how they plan to finance their college educa- tion and a list of activities, athletics and volunteer work. 0 ❘ $1.0 2015 30, BER PTEM ❘ SE NES WED S . 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CYAN MAGE NTA YELLo W BLAC K It is always good to file early. SOF has three scholar- ships to award to girls in the area: a technical field award of $1,000, a medical field award of $1,000 and a college scholarship of $3,000. Applications can be GENTA N MA CYA Soroptimist of Florence (SOF) has scholarships available for and is looking for qualified female stu- dents to apply by April 15. Students should contact their school counselor and the Siuslaw High School Aspire office for applica- tions and assistance. SIUSLAW EIGHTH - GRADER ’ S ART CHO SEN FOR EUGENE DISPLAY “D Local Rea ltor offer scholar s ships st fe to seniors rary A Lite books s bring rence to Flo M RELEAS E THE FR Y Polic . rd eboa . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2 . . B8 . . . . . . A5 Scor ts . . . . . . . . . . Spor . . Data . . . . . . . . . . . ifieds Weather . . . A2 Class Tidings . . . . . . . . . A4 . ry . . . . . . . . Libra aries . . . . . . . Obitu . . ion Opin INSIDE scholarship to get the future generations involved and interested in the wood prod- uct industry and to have a better understanding of sus- tainable forest management. By writing the essay, “They put themselves in the position to win a scholar- ship. At the same time, they’re being educated about something that is extremely important to the State of Oregon and to the viability of our natural resources,” said co-owner Kathy Jones-McCann. “I think its huge for the kids that have always felt that they couldn’t compete, grade wise, that they know they can apply for this scholarship. Even if they don’t earn the scholarship, or they don’t go to college, it may have given them some insight and some inspiration into the wood products industry.” The essay contest is now open at www.senecascholar ship.com. The deadline for all stu- dents to upload their 5- to 10-page essay applications is March 29. Co-owner Becky Jones said, “Education is so valu- able. It should be available to anyone who wants it and is willing to put in the work.” result of your involvement with CROW? 4) Please list all community service you have participated in. What are ways that you have given back to the local community or supported others in need? 5) What are your long-range goals? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years? For more information, go to crowkids.com. Students can find out about more scholar- ships by contacting the Mapleton and Siuslaw School District counselors. Siuslaw News + www.shoppelocal.biz Congratulations, Class of 2017 EUGENE — The Seneca Family of Companies has created a scholarship pro- gram to award a $5,000 scholarship to a junior or senior high school student in Oregon. The scholarship will be awarded to a single recipi- ent based on an essay con- test. To prepare for the essay, the applicant is required to hold three differ- ent interviews with people connected to the wood prod- ucts industry, based on this question: “What are the benefits of forest manage- ment for the forest and for the community?” Seneca’s mission is for students to learn about Oregon’s greatest natural resource in the process of this application. While most scholarships aim to narrow their pool of applicants, Seneca views this as a unique opportunity to give all students, no mat- ter their academic standing, demographic or athletic tal- ent, the chance to earn a col- lege scholarship with their excellence in research and creativity. The Seneca Scholarship is for $5,000 toward an Oregon college of their choice irrespective of GPA or any other qualification. Seneca is offering the teacher, principal, counselor, reli- gious leader, mentor, employer, organization leader, etc. The student’s essay response will include detailed responses to these points: 1) What are your immediate plans after high school? 2) If awarded this scholarship, what would you utilize the funds for? 3) What have you learned as a AW NEWS /SIUSL Seneca offers scholarship to Oregon students April 30. To qualify, applicants must: 1) Be a graduating senior in good standing 2) Have a 3.0 GPA or higher 3) Have participated in at least one CROW class, workshop, sum- mer camp, or production. In the application, parents or guardians will send in a statement and there is space for a letter of recommendation completed by a MEYER Local nonprofit youth theater group Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) has decided to prioritize graduating seniors with a new scholarship this year. Funds are available to award graduating seniors who have par- ticipated in at least one CROW class, workshop, summer camp or production $250 for participating in an essay scholarship. TELLE CHAN OS BY PHOT CROW
