Gorham High School

For any student who is interested in learning more about the US Coast Guard, Jordan Devney, a recruiter with the Portland branch of the US Coast Guard, will be here during all three lunches on Thursday, September 26th. He'll be set-up at the table outside the cafeteria; interested students are welcome to stop by and ask any questions that you might have!

The UMaine Pulp & Paper Foundation Scholarship(s) are now available! The pulp and paper industry needs energetic, bright people to help solve challenging business and technical problems and to provide innovative ideas for future success. With the evolution of technology and the demand in eco-conscious products, processes and packaging, pulp and paper companies have a surplus of jobs and opportunities for technically trained engineers. The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation provides full or partial tuition scholarships to aspiring chemical, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering students at the University of Maine who are interested in pursuing careers in the booming paper industry; you could be one of them! 100% of Pulp and Paper Foundation Senior Scholarship recipients are either employed or attending graduate school (by choice). Scholarship recipients must achieve a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and demonstrate a continued interest and commitment in pursuing a career in the pulp and paper industry by participating in: Chinn Management Seminars Student Organization membership Co-op job or internships after the sophomore year of study *Additional details are available when scholarship is awarded. Scholarships are renewed annually based on a student's ability to meet the above goals* Complete and submit the online application form and other requested documents by going to UMainePPF.org/scholarships. The application deadline is December 31st, 2024. Students will hear by January 6th if they have been selected to interview. Interviews will be held via Zoom on January 10th.

The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is the nation's premier high school public service, leadership, and scholarship program for qualified students interested in pursuing careers in government service - the 63rd annual USSYP Washington Weeks is being planned to take place in Washington, D.C. March 1 - 8, 2025. Any high school junior or senior who has not previously been a delegate to Washington Week or received a USSYP scholarship is eligible to apply provided that you are a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident in possession of your green card at the time of application, you were residing in the U.S. during the 2024 spring semester, and you are enrolled for the entire 2024/25 academic year, in an elected or appointed capacity in any one of the following student government, civic or educational organizations: student body president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer, class president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer, Student Council representative, a National Honor Society officer, or a student representative elected or appointed to a local district, regional or state-level civic, service and/or educational organization approved by the state selection administrator. For any students interested in this opportunity, please come to the Guidance Office for a packet of helpful information.

The US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Application is now available! This link http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program is the link to a web page for downloading an application form for the US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship. The application should be filled out, printed, signed, and dated by the applicant, and mailed with attachments to the address provided: Dana E. Hall, Maine JCI Senate Scholarship Chair, 174 Bearce Road, Winthrop, ME 04364 Each year (April or May) the US JCI Senate Foundation awards $1,500 grants to high school seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, and universities. This year, the Foundation will be awarding grants nationally to fifty (50) high school students pursuing a college or university education. Maine High School seniors with a GPA of 3.75 and above are eligible to send a completed application form to the address listed. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 17, 2025. The Maine JCI Senate will select two candidates for the next level of judging by the US JCI Senate Foundation. The Maine JCI Senate will award a scholarship of $1,000 each to the two Maine finalists. If you have further questions, you may contact Dana Hall, Chairman, at dcdhalls@roadrunner.com Scholarship applications are also available in the Guidance Office.

Curry College is excited to announce that their annual Comput/HER @ Curry College Conference is taking place again this fall on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH from 9:00am-2:30pm! This one-day conference is designed to engage and inspire young women looking to pursue careers in data and computer sciences. High school sophomore, junior and senior women are welcome to attend. There is no charge for participants and lunch is included! Comput/HER @ Curry College is an event for young women, and those who support them, to collaborate, learn about, and participate in computing, technology, and data science activities. Participants will hear inspirational stories from successful women in the field, be mentored by female college students and recent graduates, and participate in collaborative, hands-on, skill-building activities in a welcoming and supportive environment. More information can be found at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/news-and-events/events/comput-her-conference-2024-at-curry-college - any questions can be directed to Olivia Passafaro at olivia.passafaro@curry.edu

More Maisie, with students Riley Chubbuck and Colton Jenkins!

Maisie and her handler School Counselor Samantha Teixeira being interviewed by CBS 13.

Student Council Members Presented to the Gorham School Committee! Great kids, great leaders!

The Elks National Foundation (ENF) has kicked off the 2025 scholarship year! Details about the Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest is below: The 2025 Most Valuable Student application is now open and applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2024. The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500, four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2025. MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include - current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply; applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks; male and female students compete separately. Interested applicants should choose Portland, ME Lodge 188 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS. For any questions, please contact Kim Toppi, Portland Elks Activity Chair, at ktoppi@maine.rr.com or 207-329-0845.

Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree (1st District) and Jared Golden (2nd District) are hosting a Service Academy Night this Thursday, September 12th from 6-8 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm) at the Clarion Hotel in Portland, Maine. This is a great opportunity for interested students and families to learn about the application and nomination process. Representatives from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the other federal service academies will be there to answer questions. Information on private military colleges, ROTC, National Guard Scholar programs, and Maine Maritime will also be available. Congressional staff will be present to explain the nomination process. Students are encouraged to visit usmma.edu/admissions to learn more about the Academy. Feel free to confirm your attendance by going to https://bit.ly/3XQJN4V Any questions can be directed to the Admissions Office at Maine Maritime Academy at 207-326-2207, or by emailing admissions@mma.edu

For any student interested in learning more about Harvard, Princeton, the University of Virginia, Wellesley, and Yale, please consider signing up for one of their virtual evening programs! This is a great opportunity to hear admissions officers from all five schools discuss the variety of opportunities students can find at their institutions. Learn about scholarships and their generous need-based financial aid offerings. They are committed to making education at their schools affordable, accessible, and unforgettable. Interested students can sign up for their virtual programs on September 15th or October 6th by going to https://admission.virginia.edu/hpuwy and choosing the date that works best for you.

For any students looking for a fun job with a flexible schedule, Gorham Recreation is hiring for their Before and After the Bell program! Starting pay is $16.25-$16.50 and they are very flexible with students who play sports and have other extracurricular activities going on. Students who are interested but have questions are welcome to reach out to Julio Santiago at the Rec Department at 207-222-1630. For any students interested in applying, feel free to do so by going to their website: https://www.gorham-me.org/human-resources/pages/employment-opportunities

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year; this program is a fully-funded scholarship from the U.S. Department of State and German Bundestag for 210 American high school students to spend an academic year in Germany. No previous German language experience is needed to apply! Interested applicants should go to their website - www.usagermanyscholarship.org to learn more, gain insight about the program from current and past participants, and begin your applications! Applications are due by 11:59 pm Pacific time on Friday, November 1st.

Any junior or senior who received an email about applying to the National Honor Society and has questions about the packet or the process, please see Mrs. Bowers in the library after school today.

Greely High School is hosting a Post Secondary Fair on Thursday, September 19th from 6 to 8 pm; this will take place in their gym. Please feel free to reach out to Melissa Fowler with any questions at mfowler@msad51.org

From Student Services - the following colleges will be visiting GHS in the near future! For any students interested in meeting with the admissions rep from any of these schools, please stop by Guidance for a pass beforehand please. All visits take place in Guidance! Colby College - Friday, 9/13 at 10 am Regis College - Tuesday, 9/17 at 10 am Merrimack College - Friday, 9/20 at 10 am Western New England University - Friday, 9/20 at 12:15 pm University of Maine - Wednesday, 9/25 at 10:45 am Saint Joseph's College of Maine - Monday, 9/30 at 1:00 pm Suffolk University - Tuesday, 10/1 at 8:30 am University of Maine at Farmington - Thursday, 10/3 at 8:30 am Saint Anselm College - Tuesday, 10/15 at 8:00 am Wheaton College-Massachusetts - Friday, 10/18 at 11:30 am Bryant University - Monday, 10/21 at 1:00 pm Endicott College - Thursday, 10/31 at 12:00 pm Roger Williams University, 10/30 at 9 am Maine Maritime Academy, October 30th at 12:00 pm Keene State College, September 20th at 1:00 pm Washington County Community College, October 1st at 10 am Thomas College, Thursday, October 17th at 10:30 am UNH, Monday, October 28th at 9:30 am, St. Lawrence University, Friday September 20th at 11 am , University of New England, Thursday, October 17th at 9 am

The fishing club will be heading to the Gorham Sand & Gravel pond to fish this Thursday (9/12) from 2:45-5p. We will leave from GMS by bus. Please reach out to Mr. Smith or Mr. Albert if you have questions. Hope to see you there!

The mountain bike club will be heading out for a ride this Tuesday (9/10) from 2:40-4p. Please meet in the back parking lot of GMS by the bike rack. Please reach out to Mr. G, Ms. Titus or Mr. Albert if you have questions. Hope to see you there!

The GHS Back-to-School Sale is happening! 30% off site wide! Don't forget to get your Gorham gear in time for Homecoming the week of September 22nd!

Are you interested in joining Interact Club?? The Interact Club at Gorham High School is a group dedicated to creating a positive impact on our community and the world. Members of the club will participate in hands-on service projects in Gorham and neighboring communities. The group works jointly with the Gorham-Westbrook Rotary Club on developing leadership skills. Joining Interact Club provides the opportunity to gain community service hours through a rewarding experience. The club is open to all high school students, but 5 hours of service THROUGH our club are required throughout the school year. The first meeting will be in Mrs. Smith's room (portable B1) on September 17th at 2:10. If you are interested in joining the club but cannot attend the meeting please email Mrs. Smith.