Gorham High School

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR JUNIORS: The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school JUNIOR who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2026 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program (current high school seniors are NOT eligible to apply). Finalists are flown in for a finalist weekend at the Coolidge Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont where they interview with the Coolidge Scholars Finalist Jury. Recipients of the Coolidge Scholarship are notified of their award late in their junior year, before college application (note: current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Finalists who are not named Coolidge Scholars are eligible to receive a smaller, one-time, college scholarship. The summer before their senior year of high school, newly-selected Coolidge Scholars spend several orientation days at the picturesque birthplace of the President, Plymouth Notch, Vt. There, scholars get to know Coolidge and his world, and help the Coolidge Foundation oversee its formidable debate programs. Scholars return to Plymouth Notch for a week each summer while in college. Although only a few students are named Coolidge Scholars each year, one hundred of the top Coolidge Scholarships applicants are named “Coolidge Senators.” Coolidge Senators are invited, all-expenses-paid, to participate in the Senators Summit that takes place each summer. At the Summit, learn about President Coolidge and his world and meet other high achieving students from across the country. The Coolidge Scholars Program is operated by the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Fund. Please be aware that this application requires that candidates read President Coolidge's Autobiography and a few other readings, and then write three essays. Based on this information, interested students are encouraged to begin the application early! The competition for this scholarship is significant; only a few new Coolidge Scholarships are awarded each year from a pool of candidates that spans the entire country. Again, as mentioned above, one hundred of the top Coolidge Scholarship applicants are invited to participate in the Coolidge Senators Program which includes an all-expenses paid summit gathering and a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarship applicants are automatically considered for the Senators Program. The scholarship application and additional information can be accessed on their scholarship site - www.coolidgescholars.org For any questions, please email coolidgescholars@coolidgefund.org or you can reach them by phone at 202-827-4291.

For any students interested in learning more about what the U.S. Navy has to offer, Petty Officer Brian Canaday will be set-up at the table in front of the cafeteria during the lunches on Thursday, October 24th - please feel free to stop by and ask any questions that you might have!

The University of Maine Fort Kent is holding their Fall 2024 Open House on Friday, November 1st! Their Registration and Student Services Fair takes place from 8:15-9:00 am, Welcome & Introductions take place from 9:00-9:15 am followed by Student Panel Presentations from 9:15-10:00 am. There will be an Academic Presentation from 10:00 - 11:00 am and then Lunch and Campus Tours from 11:15 am - 1:00 pm. They will wrap the day up at 1:00 pm in their Fox Auditorium with a question and answer session, and raffle prizes will be awarded! If students are attending with family, please register individually. Parents/guardians are also required to register. Feel free to go to - www.umfk.edu/admissions/open-house to sign up for this event. Please RSVP by Friday, October 25th!

An Admissions Representative from USM, Nicole Young, will be in the Guidance Office on Tuesday, October 29th at 11 am to speak with any interested students. Please feel free to get a pass beforehand and come to Guidance at 11 am if you'd like to learn more about USM and ask any questions that you might have!

The GHS History Club is a group for students who are looking for opportunities to explore their interests in historical topics and broaden their understanding of how the past has influenced the present. Activities of the History Club may include visits to museums, guided tours of historical sites, conversations with scholars engaged in historical research, and movie nights. Interested? Attend a brief meeting in Mr. Farrington's room at 7:20am on Tuesday, October 22.

For any students interested in learning more about what the U.S. Army has to offer, Richard Bowen w/the Army Recruiting Station in Scarborough will be set-up at the table in front of the cafeteria during the lunches on Tuesday, October 22nd - please feel free to stop by and ask any questions that you might have!

Applications are now available for the 2024 Clyde Russell Scholarship! The Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund (CRSF) offers financial awards to Maine graduating high school seniors to attend a 4-year college or a Maine community college. There are two categories of awards as follows: Graduating High School Seniors Who Will Attend a Four-Year College and Graduating High School Seniors Who Will Attend a Maine Community College. Awards for students who will attend a four-year college will not exceed $10,000. Awards for students who will attend a Maine Community College will not exceed $2,000. Application forms for the scholarship must be downloaded from their website, clyderussellscholarshipfund.org between October 1, 2024 and January 31, 2025. The deadline is February 1, 2025. NEW THIS YEAR-ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS: Visit clyderussellscholarshipfund.org and click applications. Download the scholarship application Fill out required application and supported forms Click the apply button under either four-year college or community college Follow the link and upload files, then submit via wetransfer.com OR Applications will still be accepted by mail - feel free to mail your completed Clyde Russell Scholarship application to: Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 2457 Augusta, ME 04338 Please allow 5-7 days for mail delivery to meet the February 1st deadline. The entire application must be received NO LATER THAN February 1, 2025 (please allow 5-7 days for mail delivery to meet the February 1st deadline). Scholarship Brochures are available in the GHS Guidance Office

Continued... Every year, for the Staff Appreciation Football Game, the players give their jerseys to a staff member who has had a positive impact on them. Check out this year's photos! And please join us for the game at 3:00PM.

Every year, for the Staff Appreciation Football Game, the players give their jerseys to a staff member who has had a positive impact on them. Check out this year's photos! And please join us for the game at 3:00PM.

For any students interested in learning more about what the U.S. Navy has to offer, Petty Officer Brian Canaday will be set-up at the table in front of the cafeteria during the lunches on Wednesday, October 16th - please feel free to stop by and ask any questions that you might have!

Massachusetts College of Art and Design is holding a National Portfolio Day on Saturday, October 19th from 12 - 4 pm; this is a great opportunity for interested students and their families to meet with counselors, and faculty from accredited art and design schools for free portfolio reviews! Learn more and register by going to massart.edu/npd2024

For any students interested in learning more about what the U.S. Marine Corps has to offer, there will be a recruiter set-up at the table in front of the cafeteria during the lunches on Thursday, October 17th - please feel free to stop by and ask any questions that you might have!

Are you retired? Join us to share your story with students at Gorham High School. Participate in biweekly interviews to share insights on how to lead a happy and meaningful life. To learn more and express interest, email eliza.kenigsberg@gorhamschools.org or call 222-1355.

Gorham Schools, in partnership with ParentGuidance.org, is offering a FREE webinar to parents/guardians of all ages on the topic of Social Media and how you can keep your child safe by being more involved. The webinar will be Oct. 15 and is open to any Gorham parent/guardian wishing to learn more in this area. Check out the flyer below and register today!

A message to students and staff who are interested in RamPAGE, the GHS book club. Our first meeting will be Tuesday October 8th at 2:15 in the library! This is an informal first meeting, so please stop by if you feel like Book Club might be for you! If you have questions see Mrs. Bowers in the RAM Lab, or Mrs. Tibbetts in the library!

The Girl Up Club meets Thursdays at 7:30 in Mrs. In Wyatt's room, new members are always welcome. If interested please come join us or email Mrs.Wyatt for a google classroom code.

Community Service Opportunity: Galilee’s Penny Store is a community event designed to help kids, who otherwise might not be able to buy a gift, buy Christmas presents for their families. The Penny Store runs for three days: Wednesday December 4, 12-3pm, and Saturdays the 7th and 14th from 10am-2pm. Volunteers arrive 30 minutes before they open to help get final setup complete and be familiar with wrapping materials, layout, etc. Volunteers fill a number of roles such as greeting “shoppers” and explaining how the store works, helping restock tables, explaining items and helping kids decide on gifts, and gift wrapping. The greatest need for help is for volunteers willing to wrap gifts. Lunch and snacks are provided for volunteers, and breaks can be taken as needed. Total volunteer time is 4 1/2 hours. For more info or to sign up, feel free to contact: Galilee Church, Kevin Lambertson (207)432-1861, kevlambertson17@gmail.com

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hosting "Is a Business Major for ME?" on Tuesday, November 19th from 8:30 am to 1:45 pm. This event is geared toward high school students interested in a business major - Business Admin, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, etc. The event is sponsored by the Maine Society of Public Accountants, WIPFLI, and the Career Studio at Saint Joseph's College! For any questions regarding this event, please contact: Career Studio at 207-893-7575/careerstudio@sjcme.edu or the Admissions Office at 1-800-338-7057/admissions@sjcme.edu

Smith has an exciting opportunity for current seniors who are interested in Smith! Their Fall Open House will take place on Monday, November 11th from 1 pm to 4 pm and will go beyond a typical campus visit to highlight academic opportunities, student life, and financial aid! Students who are interested will be able to: Discover the power of their open curriculum Attend a Smith class Explore campus with a current Smithie Learn about Smith's financial aid and no-loan policy If interested, please register by going to - https://apply.smith.edu/register/foh24

Thank you to these awesome GHS students for planting this tree on campus for us!