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Get that cash: Seniors seek scholarships for college
With the early application deadline approaching on Nov. 1, OH seniors are also seeking scholarships, which is crucial for many. Helpfully, there are scholarship opportunities (some up to $50k) for which students may apply. "I have applied to currently around 15 scholarships through different websites, College Board, and ones that my counselor recommended. I plan on submitting for many more when I have more time to fill out the applications," said OH senior Taylor Yackley, who is already planning for her future as she is pursuing nursing. "I have applied to currently around 15 scholarships through different websites, collegeboard, and ones that my Counselor recommended. I plan on submitting for many more when I have more time to fill out the applications," says Senior Taylor Yackley who is already planning for her future as she is pursuing nursing. Students may have already planned ahead and figured out the college they want to attend. With this choice comes great responsibility for financial issues such as the cost of tuition, housing, books, and extracurriculars. "College is very expensive. Financial aid oftentimes will only cover a portion of college costs. Scholarship applications may take a few hours to complete but if you are awarded the scholarship, you just made hundreds to thousands of dollars by spending your time applying." Says Counselor Emily Wiencek: someone who has assisted many students with the college process.
Youth in politics: 2024 Rho Kappa plans for mock election
Throughout the years, Rho Kappa: The History Honors Society has held its annual mock election to give students the experience of how voting works. "The mock election is to try and simulate what it is like to vote so that students will be somewhat familiar with the process when they vote for the first time," says Advisor Scott White. Students will have the opportunity to vote for various positions in government, and as White implied, they will be getting familiar with a process they will participate in in the future. "I think the mock election is extremely important. This is a good way to increase voter turnout in coming elections, allowing for the next generation to care as much for these as the generations before us. I believe in political efficacy, in which every vote matters," Says Secretary of Rho Kappa Connor Omar.
Oswego’s hidden gems: Tabletop Game Shop and Marcleys
Oswego is gaining public traction year by year thanks to its small local businesses. Businesses like Village Grind and 113 Main are well-known for their place in Oswego. However, some companies are lesser known and often unspoken of. “TGS Oswego is a very good way to meet others who share the same interest and passion in board games and collecting. However, when I visited the store that evening I noticed how there was no more than three or four customers which was unfortunate because the store had so much to offer for so many different types of people,” said OH senior Mark Horton.
Opinion: Courses that boost involvement at OH
When students start high school, they might experience some initial feelings: scared, confused, excited, or maybe just stressed because they’re starting to think about what they want to pursue as a career. OH helps with that by offering a wide variety of electives and classes that can assist students in finding their career of choice. "They allow you to figure out what you do and don't like. For example, if you take early childhood you can decide if you do or don't like working with children and pick a career from there," says senior Tess Williams, who hopes to become a radiology tech.