Published: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 / Updated: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 09:27 AM
Humiston named National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Humiston named National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Graelyn Humiston of Fort Mill was named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. She was chosen from more than 1.5 million high school seniors for her accomplishments, skills and potential to succeed in rigorous college courses. Each year, 15,000 finalists are selected from 16,000 semifinalist applications, all chosen for their PSAT/NMSQT scores calculated in the students’ junior year. Of the 15,000 National Merit Scholarship Finalists, 8,400 are chosen to receive the $2500 National Merit Scholarship, and the remaining 6,600 finalists receive corporate or school-sponsored scholarships.
ILES kindergarten registration
Kindergarten registration for Indian Land Elementary School will begin on March 7, 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:30-6 p.m. All 2013-2014 kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before Sept.1, 2013, to enroll. After the kickoff date, parents and guardians with legal paperwork may register between the office hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
At registration, parents must present originals of the following documentation:
• Immunization record
• Legal birth certificate
• Parent driver’s license with current address
• Two Forms of Residency
1. Utility bill with matching service address
2. Mortgage or Settlement Statement, Rental, Lease or Purchase Agreement, or House or Car Property Tax Receipt.
If living with relative:
• Notarized Rental Agreement
• Utility bill from property owner
• Parent driver’s license with current address
• Vehicle property tax with insurance or bill and current address
For more information, contact registrar Angela McClendon at Angela.McClendon@lcsdmail.net.
Warrior Band needs donations for yard sale
The Indian Land Warrior Band is accepting donations for the annual Giant Yard Sale and Fish Fry fundraiser that will be held on April 27. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards new band uniforms.
Donated items can be dropped off at the high school band room Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on March 19 and April 16 . If you have any questions regarding the fundraiser and dropping off items, contact Kathryn Burch at burch_kathryn@yahoo.com or 803-370-5930.
Scholarships available
• The American Institute for Foreign Study has announced that its Shakespeare’s Globe Education Theater Program has been selected as a summer institute for the years 2013 to 2015 by the Fulbright Commission.
College freshmen and sophomores interested in Shakespearean Theater are encouraged to apply for the summer program. If awarded a Fulbright Scholarship, the institute, to take place in London, England, will be almost completely paid for, including travel, insurance, meals, and tuition.
Application materials must be submitted directly to the Fulbright Commission by March 11.
For more information, go to www.aifsabroad.com/england/londonglobe/summer/fulbright.asp
• Kohl’s Department Stores will be accepting nominations for outstanding young volunteers beginning this week for the 2013 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program. Nominations for kids ages six to 18 will be accepted until March 15 at kohlskids.com, and nominators must be 21 years or older. Through the program, Kohl’s will award more than 2,300 young volunteers more than $425,000 in scholarships and prizes to reward kids who have made a positive impact on their communities.
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• Family Trust Federal Credit Union is accepting applications for its Eddie Reeves Volunteerism Scholarship, worth $1,000. The award is given to a Family Trust member of any age who is an exemplary volunteer, and the winner will be announced at the credit union’s annual meeting on April 9. The application can be found online at www.familytrust.org; click on “Scholarships, grant and donations.” The deadline to apply is March 9.