Waverly High School

Rotary Youth Leadership Conference 2025 - Attention Juniors! March 24th, 2025 deadline! With Spring approaching, now is the time to look for Summer opportunities. The RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Conference is a great place to start! The RYLA Conference is a forum that provides exceptional students moving from their Junior to Senior year with an opportunity to exchange ideas, opinions and beliefs with other students in a relaxed, retreat-style setting. Students will have the opportunity to meet other area students, stay on a college campus setting, learn leadership skills and build friendships. Area high school teachers act as guest speakers and have students participate in various workshops to build confidence and skills for students to use as they progress from high school to their post-graduation goals. *The conference this year runs from Sunday, June 29th, 2025 to Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at the SUNY Oneonta Campus in Oneonta, NY. All fees for students are paid by the local Rotary Club. Interested students will need to fill out an application at https://5il.co/37tzn and selected applicants will attend an after-school interview with the selection committee. The date for this is TBD. Any interested Juniors should fill out the short application and return it to the Guidance Department no later than Friday, March 14th. Please visit https://5il.co/37tzo to view a PowerPoint detailing the events of RYLA with pictures of past years activities as well as the application. Please see the Guidance Department with any questions.

MILDRED FAULKNER TRUMAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship fund is to be awarded in memory of Mildred Faulkner Truman who was a lifelong resident of Owego and whose vision was to establish a Foundation to benefit the residents of Tioga County. The scholarships are to be given to three high school seniors who plan to further his/her education, demonstrates a financial need and community involvement and who will receive a diploma from the Waverly High School in June following receipt of application. Up to three scholarships will also be awarded to students who have enlisted in the United States Armed Forces and will begin their service upon high school graduation. THE AMOUNT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP The Advisory Committee of the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation will determine the amount of the scholarship to be awarded at its first meeting in each year. The Scholarship Committee shall be notified in a timely manner and shall reimburse each student awarded the scholarship as an offset to a paid tuition receipt. The students receiving the scholarship for their service in the United States Armed Forces must provide proof of enlistment. The education scholarship award will be for three selected students in the amount of $1,000.00 each. The Armed Forces scholarship will be awarded up to three enlisted in the military and shall be $200.00 each. For additional information, please visit https://5il.co/3b1gm. The deadline to apply is April 30th. All applications should go to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department.

Career Fair Day - Juniors & Seniors! Seniors and PM BOCES (juniors) students - Depart the HS around 9:10 to Chemung and will be there from approximately 9:30-10:30. Return to HS at approximately 10:45 for 3A lunch. PM BOCES students each lunch 3A as normal then head to BOCES. Juniors and AM BOCES(seniors) students - Depart HS around 11 to Chemung and will be there from approximately 11:15-12:15. Return to HS at approximately 12:30ish. AM BOCES students can report to the Den for attendance purposes and supervision from 8-11. They will receive a Black Day for this event, only if they attend the Job Fair. Otherwise, they should be attending their BOCES program *The event ends at 12:30 that day. Please see the flyer at https://5il.co/3b1tx for additional information.

SENIOR FAMILIES: If you have completed your FAFSA, you can disregard this message. However, only 40 of you have, and we need 100% participation- regardless of if you are attending college or not. If you are "in process", please get your FAFSA completed as soon as possible. If you are planning to attend college in the Fall, you must start your FAFSA immediately. If you are not planning to attend college, and are not going to complete the FAFSA, you will need to complete a waiver form now, due to changes in NYS law. The waiver can be found and completed through Family ID at this link: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/17682/programs Please reach out to the main office or guidance office if you have questions.

Norman J. O'Neil Memorial Scholarship - Cops4aCause Ncrm's career in public service as a NYS trooper spanned over 31 years serving the people of New York State, primarily in Broome and Tioga Counties. He served as a trooper and an investigator and was a member of several specialized units. His responsibilities were important to him and Norm could always be counted on to help. He had the strongest sense of dedication and commitment and leadership, distinguishing him as a trusted role model for all. This scholarship award will ensure that the work ethic and characteristics of Norm and how he lived his life every day continues in some small way. The scholarship in the amount of $1000 presented through Cops4aCause is competitive. There is only one recipient each year from thirteen (13) schools within Broome County and one recipient from six (6) schools within Tioga County. Applications are submitted by graduating high school seniors. The scholarship is awarded to a student in recognition of their community service and who will be pursuing studies in law enforcement and related fields and who exemplifies the values and ideals that were the core of Norm's life. Application deadline is 3/28/25 Please visit https://5il.co/37c0a for an application and information.

The Persevere Like A Wolverine Foundation Scholarship The scholarship committee is interested in gaining more insight into you as a person: In essay format, please describe an experience that required you to demonstrate leadership. Describe what the situation was (including the challenges you faced), what actions you took / led (including how you influenced / mobilized others to support the effort), and what the end result was (including any secondary outcomes / results) Basis for the Award: The award is based on an individual continuing on a path of personal growth. One individual student will be considered. Award Amount: $5,000.00 Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be a graduating senior from Waverly High School. The award is contingent upon acceptance to a duly accredited institution of higher education or trade school. Deadline for Application: May 15, 2025. Application Requirements: Applicants must fill out the provided application form in its entirety. Applicants must also submit a one page (minimum), single-spaced, typed essay responding to the italicized essay prompt above. Finally, please include an up-to-date copy of your transcript (can be scanned). All submissions should be sent directly to PersevereLikeAWolverine@gmail.com For an application, please visit https://5il.co/3as24.

Leprino Scholarship The Leprino Foods Waverly plant is pleased to offer their annual $1,000 Scholarship to one graduating Senior at each of the following schools: Waverly High School, Sayre High School & Athens High School. Students must be entering College or a Trade School for the Fall 2025 term, carrying a minimum 3.40 GPA, and pursuing a degree or certification in: Dairy Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering or Maintenance areas. Students must submit a completed application, copy of acceptance letter and copy of their High School transcript. Completed Applications can be mailed to: Leprino Foods Scholarship, Attn: Sherry Boor, 400 Leprino Avenue, Waverly, NY 14892 or E-mail to sboor@leprinofoods.com. Application deadline is April 25, 2025 For additional information and an application, please visit https://5il.co/3aqbr.

Chemung County/Casella Waste Managment Systems Scholarship Chemung County is pleased to announce the 2025 Chemung County/CaseIIa Waste Management Systems Scholarship, a scholarship program designed to assist college or college-bound students pursuing careers in environmental science, engineering, agriculture, waste management, or another environment related field. The scholarship will provide $2,200 in 2025 toward the education costs of each awarded scholarship recipient. Based on review of application materials, scholarships will be awarded to candidates that best demonstrate eligibility, commitment to an environmental career path, and academic success. Additionally, eligible applicants must be residents of Chemung County and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is April 28, 2025, and the County expects to notify scholarship recipients toward the end of May 2025. The application process, complete eligibility criteria, and additional information are available on Chemung County's website at ChemungCountyNY.gov/schoIarship. For more information contact: Jennifer Fuman, Deputy County Executive at ifurman@chemunqcountynv.qov or Kevin Adams, , Chemung County Director of Public Information at kadams@chemungcountyny.gov. Please visit https://5il.co/3aedh for additional information on this Scholarship.

Harry J. Hoover Memorial Scholarship “Death Leaves a Heartache No One Can Heal, Love Leaves a Memory No One Can Steal” - Unknown Author The Harry J. Hoover Memorial has been established to fund a scholarship intended to be awarded annually to a graduating Waverly High School Senior planning to enroll or who is already enrolled in higher education with a major in criminal justice or related fields. Criminal justice is defined as, but not limited to law, legal studies, public safety, court services, law enforcement, fire science, forensic science, juvenile/family justice, protective service, corrections, parole, homeland security, environmental protection, or military service). The family encourages ALL majors to apply. Basis for the award: The award is based on character, spirit, and leadership qualities in the school and in the community. Who is eligible: Applicants must be graduating Seniors from Waverly High School in the year of application. The award is contingent upon acceptance at a duly accredited institution of higher education. Amount of award: $1,000.00 Application Deadline is May 1st, 2025. All applications and materials should be submitted to Mrs. Fish in the Guidance Department. Please visit https://5il.co/3ad8m for additoinal information on applying for this Scholarship.

Interested in a career as a LPN? Guthrie has partnered with Northern Tier Career Center (NTCC) to sponsor tuition for select students in the yera-long LPN program. Limited spaces are available for the September 2025 class - applications are currenlty being accepted. Below are a few details about the program. Guthrie is sponsoring 25 seats in the Full Time LPN Class at Northern Tier Career Center in Towanda, PA Classes are set to start Sept 2nd. Graduation will be in August 2026 Classes are held Monday – Friday 8am to approximately 4:30pm. This will be a mixture of classroom time and clinical rotations If selected, we would place the student in a per diem care companion/care partner role in our float pool here in Sayre. They must work a minimum of 12 hours every 4 weeks while attending LPN School. There are always opportunities to pick up more hours if they choose to! Guthrie will pay the Full tuition which is approx. $16,500.00! Students are responsible for extra items such as books or anything they may need for clinicals. Deadline to apply is 3/21. Interviews will be held virtually over the next few weeks. We would schedule a 15-minute interview where they would meet with a panel of 4 or 5 of our managers. If selected to move to the next round, we would send them to NTCC (Northern Tier Career Center) to take their TEAS exam. If students are chosen for a seat in the class, they would be required to sign a contract to stay on with us as a Full Time LPN for 3 Years. Please visit https://5il.co/3acmx for additional information.

2024 Paul Quinn Girolamo Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Donations made through the "Forever 44 Scholarship Fund" The Paul Quinn Girolamo Memorial has been established to fund a scholarship to be awarded annually to a graduating Waverly High School Senior planning to pursue higher education post-graduation. Paul ranked second in his class due to his ability to be both concise and consistent in regard to his academics. Paul strived to go above and beyond the expectations that had been placed upon him by himself, teachers and coaches doing so with the utmost perseverance, resilience and determination. Outside of the classroom, Paul was passionate about athletics and strived to be the best athlete he could be. Paul was a member of the Football, Basketball and Baseball teams. With this, Paul served as a positive role model to his former peers and was always putting others ahead of himself. Paul aspired to pursue a highly ranked college after he graduated high school. Please visit https://5il.co/3aci1 for more infomration on this Scholarship. Deadline to apply is May 2nd, 2025. All submissions should be given to Jen Fish in the Guidance Office or emailed to JFish@wcsdletsgo.com.

Kathy M. England Nursing Scholarship Eligible students include those enrolling in an associate's or bachelor's program to pursue a registered nurse degree. Scholarship amount is $1,000. All submissions are due to Mrs. Fish in the Guidance Department by April 11th, 2025. Please visit https://5il.co/35mif for additonal information and application procedures.

Candor American Legion Auxiliary - Kate Whittemore Memorial Scholarship $500 This scholarship is open to all Tioga County high school seniors planning to further their education in agriculture, or construction trades. Students must be entering college or a post high school program in fall 2025 to qualify for this year's Kate Whittemore Scholarship. All branches of agriculture, construction or trades are acceptable. Examples: farm management, fish and game, land preservation, surveying, and all constructions trades such as: electrical, iron, masonry, plumbing, etc. Submit a 500 word essay on what you are majoring in and why. The winner will be chosen by the Candor American Legion Auxiliary Unit 907. Winners will be awarded their scholarship at a ceremony held at the Candor American Legion in June 2025. If no student meets the criteria this scholarship will be given to a student most deserving. Applicant must include: name, address, graduation date, school attending in fall, and essay• **There must also be proof of enrollment in said program in order for funds to be distributed. NO money will be given until this is established. Please submit to: Angela Collins Candor American Legion Auxiliary President angelarypkema@yahoo.com by May 1 2th , 2025 Email is fine, please type 'Scholarship' in subject line. Questions, please call Ang at (607)795-6593 Please visit https://5il.co/39t4b for additional information. Application Deadline is May 12th, 2025

BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Application is Now Available! On Monday, 1/31/2025 we had a representative from GST BOCES speak to our 10th grade population of students that are possibly interested in attending a BOCES CTE program for their Junior and Senior year. These are two year programs that allow students to earn a CTE credential and certification. For students that would like to visit BOCES to learn more about a program, they can attend "TECH Tuesday" at GST BOCES. The dates for TECH Tuesdays are indicated below for your reference: February 25th, 2025 March 4th, 2025 March 11th, 2025 March 18th, 2025 March 25th, 2025 April 1st, 2025 *Students interested in attending a TECH Tuesday should sign up with their Guidance Counselor. **Please visit https://5il.co/377gv to learn more about TECH Tuesdays. GST BOCES will be hosting a Tech Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 for students and families. *Please visit https://5il.co/346go. *Please visit https://issuu.com/proudtobegst/docs/25-26_cte_catalog_only to view the 2025-2026 GST BOCES CTE Course Guide. *Please see the link to a CTE video on the GST website at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2750/GST_BOCES/5190876/CTE_Programs_2025.mp4. Below you will find information on the application process. Students are able to begin the process now or they can work with their Guidance Counselor. If students have any questions, they should reach out to the Counseling Office. Course selection meetings to pick courses for the 2025-2026 school year will begin the week of February 24th. CTE Online Application website URL: https://apply.gstboces.org/cte/ Generic Username: waverlycte@gstboces.org Password: gst2223! New to CTE: CTE Applications now asks for students’ shoe, pants, shirt size, as well as dominate hand to be able to order CTE student supplies. Please note: All CTE applications will be due by March, 14th, 2025. Late applications will be processed based on program availability. GST BOCES not using a first come first served method. The committee will be reviewing applications as they come in and make decisions so that all students have an equal opportunity. GST BOCES would like to have decisions for CTE placements back to districts the 1st week of June. However, this date is subject change. GST BOCES will send letters to students if they have been admitted to a program. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions.

SAT School Day - IMPORTANT INFORMATION Students that are registered to take the SAT exam on 4/8/2025, please see the information as some of it is time sensitive. *Digital Readiness Check Students need to report to room 160 on Friday, 3/7 at 7:55 to complete the Digital Readiness Check. Students will get familiar with the Bluebook™ testing application, confirm their personal information is correct, and verify that devices are ready for test day. During the digital readiness check, students will log in to Bluebook with temporary credentials (like they will on test day), complete exam setup, and try a test preview. These sessions can be completed in 30 minutes or less *SAT School Day Test Day Information Testing will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8th. Students that enter the exam after it has begun, will be unable to test. Testing location is TBD. Students will have 64 minutes to complete the Reading and Writing section and 70 minutes to complete the Math section for a total of 2 hours and 14 minutes of testing time. Each section is divided into two equal length modules, and there is a 10-minute break between the Reading and Writing section and the Math section. Bluebook has a built-in calculator, so students are not required to bring a calculator. If students are going to bring a calculator, it must be approved. There are only a few things you really need to bring on test day. Best sure to bring: A pencil or pen. Scratch paper will be provided—do not bring your own. Optional: An approved calculator. There’s a graphing calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you'd like. Extra batteries for your calculator and backup equipment—you'll have to ask for permission to access them. They can’t be on your desk during the test. Optional: A drink or snack to have during a 10 minute break. Epinephrine auto-injectors (for example, EpiPens) are permitted without the need for accommodations. They must be placed in a clear bag and stored under your desk during testing. For policies on other medications and medical devices, contact Mrs. Fish in Guidance. Students are prohibited from bringing the following items on test day (unless they have an approved accommodation): Electronic equipment including phones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, wearable technology, cameras, recording or listening devices, or any other type of electronic or communication device except for their testing device used for the digital test and, if applicable, any assistive technology as part of an approved accommodation. Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, rulers, protractors, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils. Papers of any kind. Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm. Calculators that aren't acceptable. Detachable privacy screens. Reference guides, keyboard maps, or other typing instructions. Ear plugs. Brimmed caps, which may be worn into the testing room but must be removed and stored under the student's desk during testing. Note: Hoodies have to be down during testing. Ear buds. Headphones (unless approved for a screenreader/text-to-speech). To view the SAT School Day Student Guide, visit https://5il.co/39hxu. Visit https://5il.co/39hxw for tips on how to understand SAT scores. Students should see Jen Fish in the Guidance Office with any questions.

Students and families can now view the 2025-2026 High School Course Guide at https://5il.co/396lb. It will also be posted to the website. Hard copies will be available in the forthcoming weeks in the Guidance Department. Please refer to the latest course guide for information on courses offered in the 2025-2026 school year, graduation requirements, NCAA information, etc. Course Selection meetings will begin the first week of March and continue the next several weeks. Students will meet with their Guidance Counselor to choose courses for next year and review their transcript/academic record. Schedules will not be handed out at this time as these will be mailed in the Summer. Students should reach out to their Guidance Counselor about a meeting if they have not already signed up for a time.

SUNY Events for Students and Families Students and families should visit https://www.suny.edu/attend/events/ to learn more about upcoming events and workshops that include: SUNY College Fairs Financial Aid Sessions and Workshops EOP Program Information Virtual Tours And more.......

AIASNY Scholarship Opportunity American Institute of Architects Southern New York Chapter Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland (Southern), Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins 2025 Scholarship Application $2,000.00 APPLICATION CRITERIA: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following qualifications: Applicant must be a resident of any of the ten (10) counties served by the Chapter listed above. Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in an architecture college program for the Fall 2025 academic term. All scholarship monies must be used towards school expenses. Preference will be given to those enrolled in an NAAB accredited program. All applications must be completed and received by April 22, 2025 to be considered Provide three (3) separate .pdf documents as noted in sections below. Applications and questions should be emailed to lbhewitt@aiaroc.org. Subject line shall be 2025 AIASNY Scholarship Awardees will be notified through contact information provided. AWARDEE CRITERIA: Upon notice of the award, awardee will be provided and shall complete and return a Student Demographics Form. The awardee shall participate in an award presentation program, a component meeting, or an event to be recognized. Awardee shall submit a photograph and quote for use in a press release, members email, and website announcement. Please visit https://5il.co/38qt5 for information and an application. Application deadline is April 22nd, 2025.

The Candor Children's Closet and Boutique is hosting their annual Prom Attire Giveaway Event beginning this Saturday, March 1st and Sunday, March 2nd at the Candor Firehall from 12 to 5pm. See details in the flyer. Reach out to Pam Spires at randpspires@gmail.com with any questions.

Wright Family Scholarship - Community Foundation Arthur DuBois and his spouse, Phyllis Wright DuBois, through their generosity left funds in their Will to provide this scholarship to graduating seniors from Waverly Area High School. Phyllis a graduate of Waverly Area High School. Eligibility Criteria: Graduating senior from Waverly Area High School. This scholarship is open to students who have successfully obtained a NYS CDOS Commencement Credential and are pursuing a college degree at either a 2- or 4-year institution that culminates in an associate or bachelor’s degree. Complete an essay (200-250 words, double spaced) on how your education has contributed to who you are today. Accepted into an accredited university or college in the United States. This scholarship is merit based. Application can be found at https://5il.co/38mme and should be submitted to Jen Fish in the Guidance Department. Application deadline is May 1st, 2025.