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The play is based on the best-selling novel of the same name which centers on a teenage boy with Asperger's syndrome.  When the play begins, the main character Christopher discovers that the neighbor's dog has been murdered and he decides he will investigate to find the murderer.  His investigating leads him on a solo journey to London from his home a few hours away, where he discovers the truth about his mother, his father and his ability to overcome adversity.  The play won 5 Tony Awards in 2015, including Best Play, and 6 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Play.  The book received many awards, including being named in the Top 20 of The Guardian's 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.  

 

*Please note that there is some adult language.

 

 

Please stop by Guidance and pick up you preACT and practice ACT Score reports before and after school or at break (ONLY).

The ASVAB will be given at MHS during the school day on January 14, 2020 to Juniors and Seniors who wish to participate. Students can choose whether or not they want their scores to be reported to the military. Participation in the ASVAB does not obligate a student to talk with a military recruiter or consider a military career. ASVAB results offer access to excellent career exploration information that can assist students in finding a career that matches their strengths. The deadline to sign up is January 10. Please contact your school counselor with any additional questions.

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The Black and White Affair will take place on Thursday, December 19^th at The Airport Hilton from 7pm-11pm.  An email with instructions for purchasing tickets has been sent to all students’ school email addresses.  Tickets are $20 each when purchased between December 9^th and December 16^th and MUST be purchased using www.myschooldance.com.  Tickets will increase to $25 after Monday, December 16^th

Tickets will increase to $25 after Monday, December 16^th

 

If you have any questions, you may email Mrs. Russell or stop by her room, 134, during break.

 

 

 

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The Mathematics Department at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) invites students to apply for the 2020 Dorothy Dean Shelton Mathematics Scholarship and for the 2020 Marjorie Watson Mathematics Scholarship.

The Mathematics Department awards these scholarships to incoming freshmen attending UTC who major in Mathematics.

• The Dorothy Dean Mathematics Scholarship will insure that all tuition, fees, books, room and board for an in-state student are fully paid. The scholarship is renewable for the sophomore, junior, and senior years.
• The Marjorie Watson Mathematics Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship and provides $2,000 in the freshman year and $1,000 in each of the sophomore, junior, and senior years.

For more information on how to apply, please see the attached scholarship announcements or visit https://www.utc.edu/mathematics/  and scroll down to Freshman Scholarships (or visit the direct link https://www.utc.edu/mathematics/students/awards.php).  Complete applications, including teacher recommendations, must be received by February 15, 2020.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at Amanda-B-Matthews@utc.edu or contact the UTC Mathematics Department at (423) 425-4545.

Thank you,
Amanda Matthews
Academic Awards Committee Chair

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UT Promise

UT Promise is a new undergraduate scholarship program guaranteeing free tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Tennessee residents attending UT’s campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin and Memphis. UT Promise is a student-success oriented scholarship program that requires students to complete volunteer service hours and meet with a volunteer mentor each semester to ensure a successful student experience.

Launching in fall 2020, this innovative scholarship will cover a student’s last dollar amount of tuition and mandatory fees after other financial aid is applied (such as Pell grants, HOPE Scholarship or other institutional scholarships) to students who qualify for HOPE and whose family household income is under $50,000 a year.

If you believe you may qualify for this program, you MUST complete the UT Promise scholarship application by December 15, 2019.  For more information and to apply go to utpromise.org (Links to an external site.).

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Seniors & Parents,

Hopefully you are wrapping up those admissions applications and essays and ready to move on to the scholarship search!  Below are the latest additions & updates to the scholarship list in Naviance.  We hope you'll keep up the momentum and take some time to explore many of these opportunities!

Great Local Scholarships

Easttennesseefoundation.org is one of THE BEST sources for local scholarships, including but not limited to the below list.  All scholarships on this website have a deadline of FEBRUARY 15, 2020!

• B&W Y12 Scholarship
• Gordon W & Agnes P Cobb Scholarship
• Abbie Jane Harper Memorial Scholarship
• Reuben Louise Cates & Junior Service League Scholarship
• **New** Haley Van Pelt Scholarship

Maryville City Schools Foundation

The following updated scholarships are ONLY FOR Maryville High School students.  We STRONGLY encourage you to apply for these!

• William Bennett Scott Scholarship -- any college -- Jan. 27, 2020
• Skeeter Shields Scholarship -- any college -- Jan. 27, 2020
• Coming soon...Fort Craig Scholarship...keep checking for this one to be updated soon!

Other Additions & Updates to Naviance List

• Martin Luther King Celebration Scholarship (DENSO) -- any college -- Nov. 26
• Comcast Leaders & Achievers Scholarship -- any college -- Dec. 6
• TN Connect Credit Union -- any college -- Dec. 27
• Cirkled in "No Sweat" Scholarship -- any college -- Dec. 31
• GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program -- any college -- Jan. 3, 2020
• AMVETS TN Scholarship -- any college -- Jan. 8, 2020
• Philanthropic Educational Organization (females only) -- any college -- Jan. 8, 2020
• J. Ollie Edmonds Scholarship -- Stetson University -- Jan. 15, 2020
• John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest -- any college -- Jan. 17, 2020
• TN Concrete Association -- any college -- Jan. 17, 2020
• TheDream.US -- any college -- Jan. 30, 2020
• Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship -- any college -- Feb. 1, 2020
• Dorothy Dean Shelton Mathematics Scholarship -- UT Chattanooga -- Feb. 15, 2020
• Marjorie Watson Mathematics Scholarship -- UT Chattanooga -- Feb. 15, 2020
• C. B. Brown Scholarship Program -- TN School of Beauty -- Feb. 28, 2020
• Arther K. & Sylvia S. Lee Scholarship -- community colleges -- June 30, 2020

Good Scholarship Websites to Explore (all links are in the Naviance Scholarship List)

• BigFuture Scholarship Search (sponsored by CollegeBoard)
• CAPPEX
• FASTWEB
• FinAid.org
• ScholarshipExperts
• Scholarships.com
• Scholly
• Student Scholarships
• Zinch

Scholarship Workshop - Charles M. Hall

Charles M. Hall Alumni Association has been in existence for the past 28 years providing opportunities for local high school students to apply for college scholarships.  The applications will be  distributed to local high schools in January, 2020.  There will be a workshop for Juniors and seniors interested in applying for the Charles M.  Hall Alumni scholarship on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Martin Luther King Community Center, 209 E. Franklin St. Alcoa from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  The purpose of the workshop is to stress the importance of completing the scholarship application in its entirety and completion of voter registration forms, driver license forms, credit card and job application forms.  Money Management 101 will be taught at this workshop.  A light lunch will be served.  This workshop is open to parents and guardians.

If you are interested in participating in this workshop, please let guidance know ASAP.  We must RSVP with a number for the lunch order by Monday, November 25.

We hope this helps you in your search to make your dream school affordable.  Be sure to check the last scholarship email as well as there are several scholarships highlighted in that email whose due dates are quickly approaching.

As always, please let us know how we can help!

MHS Counselors

click here for details and contact information. See Mrs. Webb (room 359) for information on applying.