Talent show tryouts will be April 12th after school in the little theatre. The talent show will be the 19th.
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https://sites.google.com/site/larryfindleyleadershipaward/award-nominati...
https://sites.google.com/site/larryfindleyleadershipaward/award-nominati... Any member of the Box Elder High School staff is eligible for this award.
Any past or present student, parent, community member or colleague can nominate any member of the staff for this award.
The recipient will be announced and presented at the Scholarship and Awards night. The award winner will receive a $2,000 cash reward and a Larry Findley leadership plaque of recognition in their honor.
If you have any questions, contact Teri Basinger at the High School.
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Seniors Searching for Scholarships! There are still several scholarships that you can be applying for to help pay for college. Please check the Scholarship List on the high schools webpage for these opportunities. Please be aware that several of these have a deadline of April 7th and you need to complete the application and get it turned in to the right people before that date if you want to be considered. These scholarships are the local awards and your chances of being awarded are greater than other national scholarships. One Tip: Typewritten applications are given greater consideration than handwritten application. Maximize your chances by being meticulous in your presentation of the application. DON’T MISS THESE OPPORTUNITIES!
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Robbie Gunter-2016 Football Coach of the year from UHSAA.. “We appreciate your passion and dedication to the high school youth. We feel you exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and moral character. We also feel you are a coach who enjoys success in your sport, but more importantly, you model positive behavior for your athletes to follow.”
Jason Bingham-Selected by the peers and the Utah FFA Association Executive Committee to receive the Blue and Gold Award. The Blue and Gold award honors those individuals that have been of service to the Utah FFA Association and have made noteworthy contributions.
Kris Thompson-Honorary State FFA Degree. The Honorary State FFA Degree honors those individuals that have been of service to the Utah FFA association and have made noteworthy contributions.
Peter Burt and Andrew Miller-Outstanding Utah HOSA advisor. They will in the running for the National HOSA Advisors of the year! Box Elder if the fastest growing chapter in Utah history, largest State Chapter, and Box Elder has the most State winners than any other school last year. In June, they will be recognized at Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
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ATTENTION SENIORS: Scholarship and Military Reporting Deadline: Proof of scholarships and military enlistment should be reported to the Counseling Center no later than Friday May 5th for inclusion on the Scholarship and Awards Night program (held Wednesday, May 10th at 6:00 p.m.). Scholarships and military enlistments reported after the deadline will not be indicated on the program and will not be recognized at the Scholarship and Awards Night. It is the student’s responsibility to report this information to the counseling office! After you have reported a scholarship you are eligible to purchase a scholarship cord, to be worn at graduation, from Mrs. Gunn in the main office for $6.00. Cords will not be available for purchase at graduation.
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Morp is April 15th in the commons!! The cost is $10 per couple! Girls get your dates~!
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Jostens will be here on April 28th to distribute caps and gown to seniors!
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Scholarships
The following scholarships are available through the counseling office:
Calvin & Reva Wiggins Foundation Scholarship: This is a $1,000 scholarship for senior students that will pursue a career in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Engineering all disciplines.
Deadline:
April 7, 2017
Applications available in the counseling office.
Return completed application to the Counseling Office
Kaiser Page Medical Scholarship: This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a BESD student who will study in the medical field.
Deadline:
April 7, 2017
Return to application to the Counseling Office
Lowell & Colleen Sherrett Scholarship: $1,000 for a graduating BEHS senior who has been accepted to a 4 year college or university. Must have a 3.0 GPA or better and shows leadership, integrity, kindness, and strength of character. Service, community involvement, and religious involvement are also considered.
Deadline:
April 7, 2017
Pick up application in the counseling center and return completed to the counseling center
Dale C. Young Memorial Scholarship: $3,000 for a BEHS graduate who will be majoring in Education. Must have 3.5 GPA or better, show financial need and not received any other scholarships by time of selection. Leadership, community service and other significant achievements will be considered.
Deadline:
April 7, 2017
Pick up application in the counseling center and return completed to the counseling center
Heber Lynn Orme Scholarship: Two $500 scholarships are available. One for a student who will study Home Economics and one for the area of Agriculture.
Deadline:
April 7, 2017
Return application to the Counseling Center
Box Elder Jr. Livestock Auction Scholarship: $500 for a student who has been active in the Junior Livestock, 4-H, or an FFA member.
Deadline:
May 1, 2017
Utah Association of Independent Insurance Agents: This is a $1,000 scholarship for students who will pursue a career in business or insurance. Students must have 3.0 GPA or better. Be active in extra-curricular activities. Must have an ACT score of 17 or better and demonstrate financial need.
Deadline:
April 1, 2017
Big Sun Scholarship: This is a $500 scholarship for student athletes. Must be a graduating senior who is participating in any sport during their senior year whether at school or in the community.
Deadline:
June 19, 2017
Heritage Theater Drauca J. Holmes Scholarship: Students must be a graduating senior, Utah resident, must be majoring in a field related to the Theater Arts, and must have been part of a Heritage Theater production in some way. Preference will be given to participation while in high school.
Deadline:
April 24, 2017
http://www.heritagetheatreutah.com/index.html
click on SCHOLARSHIP
Student-View Scholarship Program: This is a scholarship drawing for students who complete a 15-20 minute survey.
Deadline:
April 22, 2017
Pursuit of Higher Education Scholarship: This award is for a student that has prepared well to continue their education and has taken AP and Concurrent Enrollment classes, but does not necessarily have outstanding grades or ACT scores. Students that have an ACT higher than 26 will not be considered.
Deadline:
April 30, 2017
Return completed application to the counseling center
The Tyson D. Wilding Memorial Scholarship: $500 scholarship awarded to a Box Elder High School senior who has who has shown strength, determination, and courage in overcoming adversity and trial in the face of overwhelming odds. It is named in the memory of Tyson Wilding who showed great resiliency and courage as well as a positive attitude despite the many physical and health struggles he faced during his life.
Deadline:
April 7, 2017
Pick up application in the counseling center
Ladies Community Club Scholarship: This is a local scholarship for seniors who will pursue post-secondary education. Students must show academic achievement, school involvement, and community service.
Deadline:
May 1, 2017
Pick up application in the counseling center and return completed to the counseling center
Mountain America Credit Union’s 2017 Scholarship offers six scholarships to Mountain America Credit Union members and their families. The scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, community volunteer service and a written essay about educational and career aspirations. One $2,000 scholarship is awarded in each of the following categories: Community Service and Social Service, General and Other Academic Majors, and Business and Communications Majors.
Deadline:
April 21, 2017
https://www.macu.com/about-us/community-involvement/scholarships/application-instructions
Sonne Scholarship: This is for an incoming freshman student at USU for $1,100 per semester for two semesters. Must be a graduating senior showing talent and potential for continued leadership.
Deadline:
April 17, 2017
http://mountainwest.usu.edu/sonne.aspx
African-American Leadership Award: This is a USU scholarship for $750 tuition. Must be a senior who has demonstrated leadership in school and community.
Deadline:
April 17, 2017
http://mountainwest.usu.edu/africanamerican.aspx
Douglas Fife Business Scholarship: Fife Rock offers this scholarship to a student who has excelled in business by taking multiple courses and plans to have a career in business. The student selected must plan to extend their education to the college level and exemplifies the qualities of honesty and integrity which are important in the business community and in personal success. Student grades and special circumstances are considered.
$500 award
Deadline:
April 26, 2017
Pick up application in the counseling center.
Return completed application to Mrs. McKee or Mrs. Smith in the F2 or F1
Geneva Fife Business Scholarship: Fife Rock offers this scholarship to a student who has excelled in business by taking multiple courses and plans to have a career in business. The student selected must plan to extend their education to the college level and exemplifies the qualities of honesty and integrity which are important in the business community and in personal success. Student grades and special circumstances are considered.
$500 award
Deadline:
April 26, 2017
Pick up application in the counseling center.
Return completed application to Mrs. McKee or Mrs. Smith in the F2 or F1
Rotary Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes high school seniors who have been actively involved in serving others in the community and plan to pursue a post- secondary education. This scholarship is for $500.
Deadline:
April 15, 2017
Pick up application in the counseling and return completed application to the counseling center.
South Box Elder Farm Bureau Scholarship: This is a local scholarship for students who show academic ability, leadership and community involvement.
Deadline:
April 18, 2017
Due in Counseling Center
