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Jones High School would like to send out a heart felt thank you to all the Men and Women who have served this Great Country!

If you are a veteran, either active duty, retired, reserve or national guard, The OSSAA would like to invite you to attend the first round of the football playoffs for free next weekend! That’s right, all veterans and one guest will be admitted free of charge on Friday November 15th to all OSSAA first round football games. The OSSAA appreciates the sacrifices of all veterans, and hopes you will take advantage of this opportunity. Simply show your Military ID card, or driver’s license that shows your military status at the gate next Friday, and you and a guest will be omitted free of charge. See you next week, and thank you for your service!

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JHS Senior Night! Great Group of Longhorn Seniors! #TTHL #Longhorn Proud

JHS SENIORS INTERESTED IN TULSA UNIVERSITY: TULSA IS SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP! The Presidential Scholarship covers full tuition for four years (8 consecutive undergraduate semesters total, excluding summers). The deadline for students to apply is January 15, 2020. Students can apply using this special application, which can also be used to apply for the Honors Program, Global Scholars, the Presidential Leaders Fellowship, Early Careers in Community Medicine and the Presbyterian Leaders & Scholars Program. Interested students will also need to have completed the TU application or the Common App by January 15. Presidential Scholarship Requirements To be considered for the Presidential Scholarship, applicants must meet one or more of the following eligibility requirements. • National Merit Semi-Finalists who list The University of Tulsa as School of Choice • National Hispanic Scholars who rank in the top 10% of their graduating class • Students who score in the top 1% on ACT/SAT (or earn a superscore of 33 on the ACT or a superscore of 1450 on the SAT) AND EITHER o Rank in the top 5% of their graduating class OR o Have at least a 4.0 weighted grade point average Presidential Scholarship Interviews All Presidential Scholarship applicants will be notified by January 31 if they have been selected for an interview, are on the waitlist for an interview, or if they are no longer being considered for the scholarship. Students who are selected for an interview will have until February 7 to confirm an interview date and time. If anyone selected for an interview opts not to continue, we will notify students on the interview waitlist accordingly. The Presidential Scholarship web page offers a inclusive list of frequently asked questions and application requirements. https://admission.utulsa.edu/special-programs/special-programs-application/

JHS SENIORS: Commander Family Scholarship Eligibility: • The Commander Family Scholarship can only be used by students who are enrolled in full-time study at an academically accredited institution in the state of Oklahoma. • Graduating seniors from high schools that participate in the Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network • GPA 3.0-3.79 unweighted • Demonstrate leadership and participation in school activities, and demonstrate a desire to work. The Commander Family Scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of A.C. (Gus) Commander by his wife Ruth and son Ed. The Commander Family Scholarship is funded through the Commander Family Fund endowment. Award: $2,500.00 Deadline: 3/1/2020 After completing the General Application/Student Profile, applicants must submit the Supplemental Questions (below) to complete the application: 1. Describe your work experience and how it has influenced your career aspirations. (Please limit to 200 words.) 2. Please upload a W-2 or a pay stub with a December year-to-date earning-statement to verify your work experience. For more information and to apply go to www.occf.org/scholarships

JHS students: Reminder that registration deadline for December 14 ACT is tomorrow Friday, November 8. Register at www.actstudent.org

JHS SENIORS: Positive Energy Scholarship opportunity for high school seniors in OG&E’s service area OGE Energy Corp. Foundation to award three $15,000 four-year scholarships High school seniors in the OG&E service area have an opportunity to apply for a scholarship that will pay for their college degree. The OGE Energy Corp. Foundation is offering three, four-year Positive Energy Scholarships for up to $15,000 each to students planning to attend college in Oklahoma or Arkansas. “Over four years, the scholarship will pay up to $60,000 of the recipient’s college degree,” said Brian Alford, Director of Corporate Affairs. “It’s an excellent opportunity for students who live in our service area.” The scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, books and/or on-campus room and board. Based on the recipient’s performance, the scholarship will renew annually to provide up to four consecutive years of education. “OG&E understands the importance of education in keeping our communities strong and building a workforce for the future,” OGE Energy Chairman, President and CEO Sean Trauschke said. “These scholarships are part of a long-term commitment to help students in our service area to pursue a college degree.” Applications are open for the three $15,000 scholarships through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF). To apply for this scholarship, students should complete a general application and a high school student senior application. To be eligible for a Positive Energy Scholarship, students must: • Be a graduating high school senior from the OG&E service area in Oklahoma and western Arkansas; • Attend a college in the states of Oklahoma or Arkansas; • Have an unweighted cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.25; • Receive an ACT score of greater than or equal to 25 and/or SAT score greater than or equal to 1200. The scholarship places preference on students pursuing a career in an energy-related field. Students in need of financial aid will also be given preference. Eligible students can apply online through the OCCF website until February 1, 2020. Students will be required to provide a copy of their home’s utility bill. To apply or get additional information about the OGE Energy Corp. Foundation’s new scholarship, visit https://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/2733

Veterans Day Assembly, Monday November 11, 2019 @ 9am in the High School Commons. All parents, grandparents, and Veterans are welcome.

JHS NATIVE AMERICAN JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma and is Oklahoma's oldest higher education institution. Bacone is returning to its historical mission to educate American Indians. As we prepare to transition to a tribal college, we are seeking out all Native students who wish to earn a college degree within a diverse campus community. We offer small class sizes and understand the factors that keep our Native youth from completing their degree. Our staff is trained and willing to help all of our students become successful. We also offer our students the opportunity to play collegiate athletics. We currently offer all American Indian students a $10,000 scholarship per academic year!!! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/511830/Bacone_Admissions_fall_19.pdf https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/511831/Bacone_Fun_Facts.pdf

JHS SENIORS: Delta Theta Chi Sorority, national, non-collegiate educational sorority is accepting applications for three(3) scholarships, in the amount of $1600.00 each Requirements call for the student to reside in the United States, have a high scholastic average, show evidence of financial need, and are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college. Applicants also need to submit an application form, with attachments as specified by the National Executive Council. All applications must be completed and returned by February 1, 2020. Application forms are available on the Delta Theta Chi website www.deltathetachi.org. You will need to see MR. Moses to get address of local chapter representative to submit your application.

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for this award, applicants must: demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship; demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent); be citizens of the United States of America; be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year. The application deadline for the 2020 program is January 3, 2020 Fore more information and to apply go to https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

Jones Students in grades 5-12: The Oklahoma City National Memorial Essay Contest is now open. Students competing in this essay contest are eligible for cash prizes. For more information and to register go to: https://oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/educators/essay-contest/

JHS STUDENTS: REminder that registration deadline for December 14 ACT is this Friday, November 8. Register ASAP at www.actstudent.org

Great Job JHS Seniors! Your counselor is running out of room on our college admissions board!

JHS SENIORS: Reminder that if you have not completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) you need to get this completed as soon as possible. Apply at www.FAFSA.ed.gov

Tobi Cares Scholarship Tobi.com loves to inspire the next generation of young women to pursue higher education and leadership roles as they embrace their own unique style. The website is proud to offer their annual scholarship program to promising students. The program is open to all women who are undergraduate or community college students. To apply, students must submit an online application along with all supporting documents. Award Amount: $3,000 Deadline: December 31, 2019 https://www.tobi.com/tobi_cares/scholarship_program

Paradise Ridge Dentistry Scholarship Paradise Ridge Dentistry hopes to give back to the community by announcing their scholarship program. It’s open to high school seniors and current college students. Students can apply by submitting an essay (750 words) that covers the following topic: Describe a plan that you would implement to grow a small business using technology Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: December 31, 2019 https://phoenixarizonadentistry.com/paradise-ridge-scholarship/

JHS Seniors Point Foundation Scholarship Fund The Point Foundation’s mission is to empower promising LGBTQ students. Their scholarship program was created to help students achieve their academic dreams and reach their full potential. All students who identify as LGBTQ are encouraged to apply. Simply submit an online application along with all supporting documents. Award Amount: Varies Deadline: January 28, 2020 https://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now/