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The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, October 11, 2001 - Page 3B Colleges and Careers: Planning Ahead Banner Across America Special to The Lee County Ledger by Edwina Gleaton Tuesday, October 2nd was a busy time on the LCHS campus. While 9th - 11th graders were in required writing tests and activi ties, students focused on their plans for the future. The first part of the morning was spent in the auditorium where seniors com pleted a college matching infor mation sheet. Using the matching sheets, students entered choices such as school size and location, cost, and programs offered. These forms will be mailed to a college search organization. Results based on student choices will be mailed to students matching them with colleges. Mrs. Pat Edwards and Dr. Rachelle Fowler, Media Specialists, talked with seniors about the Georgia Career Infor mation Systems (GCIS) program available in the LCHS media cen ter. Using GCIS. students can re search training required for ca reers as well as salary ranges, and postsecondary institutions that offer programs in various career areas. Ms. Edwina Gleaton. LCHS scholarship coordinator, spoke with seniors on scholarship searches, requirements for HOPE, and college requirements. She encouraged seniors to pre pare scholarship applications early! The Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA's) will come out in January for the following Fall. Student and par ent income tax information is re quired, so taxes have to be com pleted before the FAFSA can be completed. Early admission deadlines for some colleges are in November and December. Col lege requirements, even within the University System of Geor gia, vary widely. In general, the larger the school, the higher the requirements will be. Ms. Glea ton discussed the range of re quirements using the examples of Darton. a two-year community college; Valdosta State Univer sity, a four-year regional univer sity; and the University of Geor gia, a four-year research univer sity. Darton's requirements for regular admission are-comple tion of the 16 College Prep Core Courses. 330 SAT verbal & 310 SAT math or 12 ACT English & 14ACT math, and a Freshman Index of 1640. (The freshman in dex is the formula that is now used for admission. It is calcu lated using the total SAT score + (500 x high school GPA) or (ACT composite x 42) + 88+ (500 x high school GPA). Valdosta's regular admission requirements are-completion of 18 College Prep Courses. 430 SAT verbal & 400 SAT math or 17 ACT English & 17 ACT math, and a Freshman Index of 2040. The University of Georgia's admission require ments for regular admission are- -completion of 20 College Prep courses, "satisfactory SAT or ACT scores," and a minimum Freshman Index of 2500. Mrs. Sandra Parker, LCHS Vocational Supervisor, discussed the option of articulation with seniors. Ar ticulation is a program designed so that students earning a grade of 85 or higher in certain courses at the high school level can also receive credit from colleges. A relatively new program of inter est to tech/ career students is the Bachelor of Applied Science de gree. The B. A. S.. a 4-year de gree, is now offered at 6 colleges in the state. To complete this de gree, tech/career high school graduates start at a technical col lege. graduate from there, and transfer to one of the 4-year col leges or universities in the pro gram. At the four-year institu tions, they have the opportunity to complete requirements for this 4-year college degree. Each of the 6 Georgia colleges offers a dif ferent B.A.S program. Students interested in this option should contact the four-year colleges for further information about their B. A. S. programs. Students who wish to enter one of the technical colleges in Georgia are eligible for the HOPE grant. They receive the HOPE grant when they are admitted to the technical college of their choice. Students may present acceptable SAT, ACT, or ASSET scores when applying for admission to a technical college. The ASSET is the test for admis sion to any technical college in Georgia. Technical college pro grams also have differing require ments. For example, in some pro grams there are set scores for ad missions. Some admit students 16 years of age without a high school diploma or GED, while other programs require that stu dents be 18 years of age and that they have a high school diploma or GED. Students may find more information about technical col lege programs and requirements in the LCHS Career Center. The final speaker for senior activities in the auditorium was Ms. Cathy McDonald of Bank of America. Ms. McDonald spoke to the se niors and answered their ques tions about establishing credit and maintaining a good credit record. After dismissal from the audito rium, students moved to the gym for College/Career Activities. Representatives from ABAC, Al bany State University, Albany Technical College, Andrew Col lege, Columbus State University, Darton College, Georgia South ern University, Georgia South western University, Georgia Tech, Mercer University, South Georgia Technical College. Val dosta University, and Wesleyan were available to talk with seniors about admissions requirements, financial aid, school-specific scholarships, and other available programs. In addition to the col leges represented, different career areas included Bank of America, Department of Natural Resources (Wildlife, Fisheries, Law En forcement. and Forestry), Depart ment of Labor, Georgia Power Company, Lee County Chamber of Commerce, Lee County Emer gency Medical Services, Lee County Fire Department, Lee County Sheriff's Department, Palmyra Hospital, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Southwest Georgia Family Practice Resi dency Program, Veterinary Sci ence, and the YMCA. Profession als from the different organiza tions or areas talked to students discussing career options and preparation necessary to enter various careers. Seniors were in terested and excited to discover options for both future education and career possibilities! Ever have a sign made for your business? A banner for an event? A car pinstriped with a unique design? Ever wonder what these people are called? After all, ev eryone else has a name - carpen ter, plumber, secretary, CEO. To get to the point, yes, they have a name - Letterhead. And they ac tually have an organization called, of course, The Letter heads. So, just what does this have to do with a Banner Across America? It's simply another story of unity and camaraderie, of people showing their true spirit in times of tragedy. The Letter heads is a group of fine artisans, over 6,000 members worldwide. When tragedy struck the U.S. on Sept. 11th, a banner called "Baby Doll" was in progress, being signed by artisans across the U.S. to auction off to benefit their non profit web site, www.letterhead.com. As with all Letterheads, ideas pop into their heads all day, and sometimes into the night. After all, that's what they get paid for - unique ideas and gorgeous creations. The lightbulb lit once again and Ban ner Across America quickly be came a reality. This banner is being sent around the U.S. to all sign artists for unique signatures and artwork. So the next time you pass by a sign shop, a pinstripers garage, give them the high-five and maybe even ask how the Banner Across America is doing. If they're not too terribly busy cre ating a piece of art, they may bend your ear a bit about this wonder ful group. Yes, just another story about the unity felt across our great nation. Letterheads was founded to be "Keepers of the Craft", the art of hand lettering. With so much signage being com puter generated today we see a need to keep this craft a live. Meets are held all around the USA. Canada, Australia, and the UK. At these meets we share our knowledge and expertise. Even signwriters learn a new trick or two at these gatherings. "The Duck Soup Splatter Meet" was scheduled the weekend after the terrorist attack in McCalla.AL. Keeping this event scheduled and attending is how we showed our spirit of freedom and support for one another during this crisis. Candles were lit and a moment of silence was observed in honor of the victims and their families. Canadians, Letterheads from all comers of the USA. and one Aus tralian attended . However our California letterheads were un able to make the meet due to no air service. Many of us added our signatures to the Banner Across America. The banner made it to "The Duck Soup Splatter Meet" even though it was lost by UPS at one time. UPS never got some many a-mails, phone calls, or vis its concerning a missing package before. After all this is a unique item and could not be replaced. FOR RENT LEE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY (LOW RENT HOUSING) Leesburg & Smithville All Bedroom Sizes Call (229) 759-6226 £r Applications are now being taken by appointment or on EQUAL HOUSING Wednesdays only between 9:30 OPPORTUNITY 1 ’ a.m. to 12:30 p.m. OCTOBER School Lunch By The Book NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK (October 15-19) "School Lunch By The Book" Books, just like food, help feed the mind. This year’s theme "SchoolLunch By The Book" makes the connection between eating well and reading. Books are an integral part of schools. Books provide information, data and creative dreams that help a child to grow into a well-rounded, mature adult. They nourish the mind and fill the imagination. Similar to the nutrients found in healthful foods that helps children grow and develop, books add to students’ knowledge a little at a time. Meanwhile, the meals that are provided to your child at their Cafe satisfy their appetite and give them the "tools" (nutrients) to grow, Encourage your child to read from a variety of topics as well as eating a variety of foods. Fun Books to Read with a Food Twist Elementary School Level: • Eating the Alphabet, Lois Ehlert • Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss • How Are You Peeling?, Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers • The Runaway Tortilla, Eric Kimmell • Watch Me Grow, Michelle O’Brien-Palmer • Oliver’s Vegetables, Vivian French • Good Enough to Eat, Lizzie Rockwell • Hi, Pizza Man!, Virginia Walter • Eat Your Peas, Louise!, Pegeen Snow • The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle • Play Hard, Eat Right, Debbie Sowell Jennings • Jelly Beans for Sale, Bruce McMillan Middle/High School Level • The Van Gogh Cafe, Cynthia Rylant • Seeds of Change, Sharryl Davis & James E. Davis • Sweet Com, James Stevenson • Burger Wuss, Matthew Anderson • Teen’s Vegetarian Cookbook, Judy Krizmanic • The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros For more children's books about nutrition go to: http://www.asfsa.org/childnutrition/education/kidbooks.asp Extension Service Tip Move Shrubs If you need to move plants in your landscape, fall is the best time to do it. say experts with the University of Georgia Exten sion Service. Transplant deciduous trees and shrubs when they’re dormant. You can transplant evergreen trees or shrubs, however, earlier in the fall, before they go dormant. Keep your car rates running low with Alfa. Dale Hodges The road to lower car insurance rates starts with your local Alla agent. On top of Alfa’s already low rates, your agent offers good drivers discounts on car insurance. Air hags and automatic safety restraints all help to drive down your rates, too. Before you get in the car, make sure you’re protected at the premium you deserve. 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(229) 759-6831 Pager - 250-0712 111 Smithvillle Rd N. - Leesburg, GA Residential <6 Farm Pump Repair We Make It Happen r Lee County School’s Breakfast and Lunch Menu Oct. 15- Oct. 19 BREAKFAST MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 Student Holiday TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Cereal Bowl, Toast & Jelly, Banana, Choice of Milk WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Scrambled Eggs, Grits, Toast & Jelly, Fruit Juice, Choice of Milk THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 French Toast Sticks with Syrup Chilled Pears, Choice of Milk FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 Chicken Biscuit, Peaches, Choice of Milk LUNCH MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 Student Holiday TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 20,000 Leagues Soup Miss Muffet Sandwich Cinderella Crackers, Peaches Brownie, Choice of Milk WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Pizza, Corn, Tossed Salad, Grapes, Cookie, Choice of Milk THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Curious George Chicken, Roll, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Pineapple, Choice of Milk FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 Hotdog, Dirty Dragon Potatoes, Fruit Cup, Cookie, Choice of Milk Provided as a Public Service by n C/i/9 and Save OF THE SOUTH Clip and Save