Announcements:

Tuesday: March 16, 2010

• Mock Trial team members who wish to see their scores should see Mrs. Hancock.

• Reminder for Students and Teachers: There IS a sweep at half-time.  Each student is allowed 2 passes each semester that are hand-written in their agenda by the sweep teacher.  Please be on time to AA!

• There are WAY TOO MANY students waiting in the Guidance office to see a counselor and missing class!!  Please make sure to follow the proper procedures if you need to see your counselor.

Two Ways to See Your Guidance Counselor:

1. Stop by the office between classes and sign the waiting list.  Your counselor will then call you out of class when she can see you. 
2. Ask your teacher if it is okay for you to go see your counselor.  If he/she says it is okay, they can then call to see if your counselor is busy.  If your counselor is not busy, your teacher can send you.

    DO NOT come to the Guidance office for counseling without permission from your classroom teacher!!!! 

• Tickets for the State Tournament will be on sale in the lobby or in the main office until Tuesday afternoon or until sold out.  They are $8.00.  The game will be held at 12:30 on March 18 at Rupp Arena.

• Tomorrow is BLUE DAY!  The student/faculty who is the “bluest” on Wednesday will get $50 cash from the Cheer Boosters at the Pep Rally on Wednesday!

• Students: Please inform parents or adults that there will be a charter bus going to the game Thursday.  It is being offered to the entire community and seats are $30.  The cost does NOT include a ticket to the game.  Tickets are $8 and are available in the front office until sold out.  If they have already purchased a ticket, it is not too late to ride the bus.   

• Reminder:  Applications for the AIMS program at MSU and the Rising Star Internship at Lourdes Hospital are due this month.  Make sure your paperwork is in order and is turned in on time to be considered for either program.  If you need help, stop by Tornado Alley.

• The yearbook staff would like to extend one last call for any and all seniors who are interested in placing a senior ad in the yearbook for this year.  If you are interested you must have a down payment as well as ALL of your pictures and text to Ms. Braden’s room by FRIDAY.

• Have you bought your yearbook yet - You have until March 31^st to PURCHASE a yearbook for $40.  If you wait until they come in, they will be $50 so make sure you buy one during this month.

• Lunch: tacos, corn, fresh fruit and milk

• Opportunities for Students

• Attention all 9^th and 10^th grade African-American and Hispanic Students

You and your families are invited to attend the University of Louisville’s “Think College Now” program

on Saturday, March 27^th 2010 from 10:30-3:30pm at the Student Activities Center on the U of L main Campus.

For more information call 502-852-7537

or go to www.louisville.edu/admissions/visit/think

• Western Kentucky University’s Summer Program for Verbally & Mathematically Precocious Youth (VAMPY)

Attention current 9^th and 10^th grade students:   This is a three week residential summer program for very bright students in grades seven -10. Class size is limited to 16 students w/ a total of 200 accepted into the program. Select from 12 classes including Astronomy to Forensic Chemistry to Writing.  The cost is $2,100 but financial aid is available.  Financial aid applications are due on or before APRIL 15, but your application for admission to this program must be received first.  270-745-5991 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Or go to www.wku.edu/gifted.

Informational sheets are available in Guidance.

• "Rising Stars" is geared towards ethnically diverse high school students ages 16-18, GPA 3.0 or higher with history of participation in school/community groups.
  
  It is 4 weeks, 40 hours a week, paid at $8.37/hour, starts July 5th thru July 30th.    
  
  I am attaching the application in case you know of anyone.  Please pass the information along to anyone that is involved with youth or in the school systems.
  
  The deadline for applications is March 26, 2010.  They must be received by that date in  Human Resources department of Lourdes.  Interviews will be conducted after Spring Break.  There are only four positions available.  Contact your Guidance Counselor for more info.

·       Murray State University Teacher Quality Institute announces the FUTURE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION 2010 SUMMER CAMP

The 2010 Future Educators Association (FEA) Summer Camp is for high school students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year, are considering teaching as a career, and would benefit from a campus experience aimed at exploring a career in teaching and the development of personal leadership skills.  For more information contact your Guidance Counselor.

Seniors

Attention all seniors!!! Please let your Guidance Counselor know about any scholarships you are offered!!  This information is used to determine the total amount of scholarship money that has been offered to the class of 2010.

• Black Male Teachers 
  Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for  "FREE" ? Several Black Colleges are looking for future black male teachers and will send them to universities/colleges for 4 years FREE. 
   
  The 'Call Me MISTER' program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers particularly among  South Carolina 's lowest performing public schools. Program participants are selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities. 
   
  The program is a collaboration between  Clemson  University and four historically black colleges in  South Carolina :  Benedict College ,  Claflin University ,  Morris College and South Carolina State  University . 
   
  The project provides: 
  Tuition for admitted students pursuing approved programs of study at participating colleges. 
  An academic support system to help assure their success.  A cohort system for social and cultural support. 
   
  Visit <http://www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htm for more details and the online application or call (800) 640-2657. 

Scholarships for 2009-2010

FREE Online Scholarship Search Engines

www.gohigherky.org

www.finaid.org

www.collegeboard.com

www.fastweb.com

www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov

STEM Scholarship

The National Science Foundation and WKCTC sponsor this scholarship to increase opportunities for financially disadvantaged student, including underrepresented groups, in high rigor technical engineering programs.  This scholarship is $6200 annually, contingent upon you need-based evaluation and full-time status.  For more information contact Stephanie Milliken at 270-534-3394 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

UK College of Engineering – Paducah Campus

UK College of Engineering – Paducah Campus is offering a scholarship to students planning on majoring in chemical or mechanical engineering.  For more information and to download the applications go to www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/financial/scholarships/scholarships.shtml.

U.S. Bank Scholarships

U.S. Bank Student Banking Division will award forty $1000 scholarships.  High school seniors planning to enroll next fall at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program are eligible to apply.  Scholarship award recipients are selected through a random drawing process.  Online applications will be accepted through March, 2010.  For more information go to www.usbank.com/studentloans.

Commonwealth Credit Union Scholarships

They are offering FOUR scholarships to their members who are graduating high school seniors.  To be a member of the CCU you/your parents must participate in a KY Retirement System.  You must also have a GPA of at least 2.8, must have enrolled and been accepted to a college/university.  Applications are due no later than March 19, 201

The Daymar Foundation Scholarship Showcase

The Daymar foundation presents the Scholarship Showcase competition for high school juniors and seniors.  You will have an opportunity to win a $25,000 tuition scholarship to the college or university of your choice. The competition will be held on March 18 and March 20 at the Owensboro Christian Church.  For more information go to www.daymarfoundation.org.

KY Housing Association Scholarships

KHA has implemented a scholarship program for those entering a college or university.  KHA will award three-4 year scholarships ($3000) and one-1 year scholarship ($2500).

Applications must be turned into Ms. Newsome NO later than March 20^th.  For more information go to http://kyhousingassn.com/2010AppilcationKit.pdf.

Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation (JPEC)

JPEC will again offer six $1000 scholarships to qualified high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time course of study at an accredited KY university or community college in the fall 2010.  Applications are due no later than March 26, 2010.

Jackson Purchase Agricultural Credit Association

Jackson Purchase ACA is awarding three $1500 scholarships to incoming college freshman.  Eligibility criteria is:

• Must be the son or daughter of a current ACA borrower
• Must be an incoming freshman enrolled in an accredited university
• Must be enrolled in an agricultural curriculum
• Applicants cannot be an immediate family members of an employee and/or director

Independence Bank Scholarships

Independence Bank is pleased to announce they will be awarding $27,250.00 in college scholarships to high school seniors. There will be 22 scholarships awarded.  All applicants will be judged on high school grades to date, ACT scores, scholarship essays, and financial need.  Application deadline is March 26^th.

Mildred Allen Senter Missionary Society 

St. James Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Scholarship

The Saint James Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Mildrend Allen Senter Missionary Society is excited to announce they will be offering a $300 scholarship to any African American Student who is pursuing their educational training beyond the high school level.  Applications are due no later than March 31^st.

2010 Pennies for the Future Scholarship

The community foundation of West KY is pleased to be able to provide five-$500 scholarships.  The completed application is due to Ms. Newsome NO later than

 April 1^st.

Thomas B. Bright, JR, Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to assist undergraduate students with costs of higher education and for students who are employed by or are relatives of employees of companies that belong to the KY Propane Gas Association.  Three $1000 scholarship will be awarded in 2010.  For more information contact www.kypropane.org  Application deadline is April 1, 2010.

MGM Charitable Foundation Scholarship

The MGM Chartable Foundation is once again seeking to award as many as ten four-year scholarships to area high school seniors.  Applications are due no later than April 2, 2010.

Fraternal Order of Police Scholarship

The Jackson Purchase Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police will again dispense 3 $750.00 scholarships. Applications are due no later than April 6^th.

Gloriana and Pater Mate to offer $10,000 Scholarship

Gloriana and PaperMate are offering one lucky student the chance to win a $10,000 scholarship and tickets to see Gloriana live.  The contest will begin March 11^th and run through April 8^th on MilkRocks.com.

Roberson, Clapp, Cross Scholarship

The West KY Counselors Association is offering a $500 scholarship to a senior who is going to attend Murray State University.  Applications are due no later than April 10, 2010.

Kiwanis Club of Paducah Scholarships

The Paducah Downtown Kiwanis Club will be awarding scholarships this year to high schools students.  The amount of the scholarship will be no less than $500 and as high as $2000.  Applications are due no later than April 16, 2010.

Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International will be awarding a $500 grant in aid to a person majoring in education.  Applications are due no later than April 26^th.

Paducah McCracken County Retired Teachers Scholarship

This year the Paducah McCracken county Retired Teachers plan to award two scholarships in the amount of $500 each.  Applications are due no later than April 26^th.

Shannon O’Daniel Memorial Scholarship

The recipient of this scholarship will be a student who show courage when dealing with epilepsy and seizures, a strong commitment to their education. And perseverance in eliminating the obstacles epilepsy and seizures may present.  For more information go to www.efky.org.  Applications are due no later than May 1, 2010.

Rotary Scholarships

Rotatary Club of Paducah will award one HS senior with a $1000 scholarship.  This award is meant for someone who is a high achiever, but has not been over-funded and needs financial help.  Applications are due NO later than May 7, 2010.

UK’s Woodrow Wilson  Leadership Scholarship

The KY Beta Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi is offering three $200 book scholarships.  Requirements:

• Minimum GPA of 3.2
• Leadership in and out of the classroom
• Male
• Philanthropy Experience
• Attending UK in Fall of 2010

Submit applications electronically to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For more information call Donny Armstrong (513-373-0396) or Joe Cavallo (708-227-8398).  Applications are due no later than May 31, 2010.

AgriBusiness Association of KY Scholarship

The agribusiness Association of KY has developed a scholarship program for undergraduate students to help them afford the cost of a postsecondary education.  To be eligible students must submit an application, three required essays, two letters of recommendation, have declared a major in an agricultural related filed of study, and an official transcript.  For more information contact www.kyagbusiness.org.   Applications are due no later than June 1, 2010.

Abbott & Fenner Scholarships

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants will be awarding up to $1000 scholarships.  To apply go to www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.   Deadline is June 19, 2010

BigSun Scholarship

BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits.  They are offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving student.  All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.  The application deadline is June 24, 2010.  For more information go to www.bigsunathletics.com.

The Christian Connector Inc.

The Christian Connector provides a Free Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian College Scholarship drawing.  Students can simply long onto www.christianconnector.com to request information and automatically be entered in the $2,500 scholarship drawing.

School soup.com Scholarships

SchoolSoup.com has more scholarships than any other source in existence with $32 Billion in scholarships.  Now is the time for your students to begin their search.  For more information go to www.schoolsoup.com.

American Legion’s Oratorical Scholarship

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program awards $18,000 for 1^st place; $16,000 for 2^nd place; and $14,000 for 3^rd place.  In addition, each state winner who participates in the first round of the national contest receives a $1500 scholarship and each participant who advances to the second round at nationals receive an additional $1500 scholarship.  There are additional scholarships awarded to students at the local, district and state levels. 

All students who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the US and who are bona fide students under the age of 20 years old are eligible to participate in this scholarship program.  Detailed eligibility rules and complete contest rules are available at www.legion.org. For more information contact Casaundra Newsome in the Guidance office.

AES Engineers Scholarship

AES Engineers are offering a $500 scholarship.  The applicants are NOT required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible.  To apply go to www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php.

Paducah Tilghman senior Jacob Waid won the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition, which was held on the University of Kentucky campus at the Singletary Center for the Arts on March 14.  Over 300 undergraduate and graduate students auditioned, with twenty being invited to compete for the award.

Waid will receive $5,000 and four years of full tuition at the University of Kentucky.  He will also receive a scholarship to study privately in Vienna, Austria in the summer of 2011.  This summer he has been accepted to the Dolora Zajick Institute in Utah where he will study privately for six weeks.

Waid is a member of the PTHS Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Prime Rib.  He was cast as the lead for the previous two PTHS musicals, Fiddler on the Roof and Jekyll and Hyde.  He is an active participant in Market House Theatre productions.

Jacob plans to attend the University of Kentucky.  His parents are Brian Waid and Tina Erickson.

The 2010 football schedule has been posted to the web site.  You can see it here.

The Lady Tornado reached the semi-finals of the Region 1 tournament before falling to Calloway County 42-57.

You can see pictures from the semi-final game here.

The Lady Tornado completed a standout season with a 24-9 record.  Chesea Shumpert and LaQuesha Prather were named to the All-Region team.  Coach Josh Barnett was selected Region 1 Coach of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches.  Congratulations!

PT senior Sara Williamson won first place and $300 in the Rotary Club of Paducah's Annual Speech Contest held February 24 at the McCracken County Public Library.  She will next advance to the sectional contest and compete on behalf of the Paducah organization. 

Cash prizes were awarded to each of the top three speakers, all who are members of the  Paducah Tilghman Speech Team.  Freshman Victoria Potter earned the 2nd place prize and $200  while Junior Caitlyn Gallip took third and $100.           

The theme of this year's contest is "The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands."  Each contestant wrote and presented from memory a 5 to 8 minute long speech discussing the future of the Rotary and how  Rotary can make a difference in the world to a panel of judges from the Paducah Rotary Club.