Some Great Opportunities for Juniors!
Nevada Boys State is a practical experience that teaches young men about state government and how to become better leaders. The tentative dates of this camp are June 10-16 on the UNR campus. Applicants must have successfully completed their junior year of high school and have at least one semester of high school remaining, and must display outstanding qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty, and service to their school Applications are available at www.nevadaboysstate.org. The deadline to apply is March 12, 2012. Space fills up fast, so the sooner you apply the better chance you have of being selected. If there are questions, see Ms. McClintock or contact her at 775-336-6027 or cathy.mcclintock@bishopmanogue.org.
The Harvard Prize Book is awarded to exceptional members of the junior class. You must meet the following criteria to apply: An unweighted GPA of 3.75 with a minimum of 6 Honors and/or AP classes, extra-curricular achievements and/or after-school job experience, and high character. The application process for this prestigious award includes recommendations and a short essay, so don’t procrastinate. The application must be postmarked March 14, 2012. Applications are available in the counseling foyer or see Ms. McClintock for assistance.
A Multimedia Boot Camp is being held at UNR June 11-21 and Bishop Manogue can nominate one current junior to attend. The two week camp will offer rigorous instruction by the UNR faculty in a wide range of media and research activities, and using a full range of multimedia equipment and software. The Boot Camp graduate that exhibits the greatest potential will be named a Smallwood Foundation Scholar and awarded a one year $2,500 Undergraduate Assistantship to attend UNR. In addition, the student will be given a paid job in @One, the Knowledge Center’s multimedia area, during their undergraduate career at UNR. BMCHS can only nominate one student for this experience. Interested juniors need to sign up on Ms. McClintock’s door.
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