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Senior Shadowing Day, October 12th

All Seniors who have CCR Status will be allowed to participate in Senior Shadowing Day. CCR Seniors are encouraged to job shadow with a family member or close family friend. Senior Shadowing Day forms are available on the Work Based Learning website. All Senior Shadowing Day forms are due by Friday, October 7th. If you are absent on October 12th and did not submit the Senior Shadowing Day forms by the deadline will result in an unexcused absence for October 12th. So get those forms in as soon as possible. Contact Mr. Sumter (msumter@richland2.org) for more information.

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Club & Organization Day, September 28th

This Wednesday, we will have an “Activity Day ”. Students will meet with their clubs during lunch. There will also be a presentation from Benedict and Allen University in the courtyard to recognize HBCUs, in recognition of National HBCU week. If you are not a member of any club, please click the image to see the list of clubs offered and the name of the club sponsor. Don’t miss out on the opportunity.

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$500 AES Engineering Scholarship

Award Amount: $500.00
Entry Deadline: October 8, 2022

The AES scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted, and is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility. Students are not required to take Engineering courses to be eligible.

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Science Honor Society Applications Due Sept 30

Attention Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors…Don’t forget your applications are due Friday, September 30th by 4 PM. If you need one, please email Owen Catron (10028419@richland2.org). Got questions or concerns? You can also email Owen or contact Mrs. Mathews (smathews@richland2.org; Room S101).

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Work-Based Learning Credit

Students, do you work off-campus? Did you know that you can earn a Work-Based Learning (WBL) credit and/or your CCR certification? All we need is your signed Supervisor Agreement and the hours you worked at the end of each month. You cannot earn credits without that signed document. Please understand that your hours will not count without the signed Supervisor Agreement. We will keep all paperwork on file for 3 years.

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Cavalier Student of the Week

This week’s Cavalier Student of the Week is Wesley Farris. Wesley earned CCR Status by scoring well on the ASVAB Career Assessment and the WorkKeys Exam. If you do not have CCR status, you will be able to participate in testing on October 12th. Congratulations Wesley and to all Seniors who are College and Career Ready! It’s your turn now!

Introducing RNH National Merit Semifinalist

On September 14, 2022, the National Merit Scholarship Foundation announced their 2023 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. Among the 16,000 names listed was Senior Nathaniel Cason. Nate will have an opportunity to compete for 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title. Finalists will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit® $2500 Scholarships and approximately 950 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarships. Congratulation Nate.

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Upcoming SAT Saturday Testing Dates

If you have a fee waiver, you do not have to pay a late registration fee. Click the image to register today.

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Cavalier Events This Week

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Apply Today – AES Engineering Scholarship

Award Amount: $500.00
Entry Deadline: October 8, 2022

The AES scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted, and is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post-secondary educational facility. Students are not required to take Engineering courses to be eligible.

Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?

Submit the essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year. For more information about the scholarship or the AES organization, please click the image.

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National Science Honor Society Accepting Applications

Attention Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors…Are you interested in getting involved in scientific projects, experiments, and meeting others with the same passion? Join the Science National Honor Society! Email Owen Catron (10028419@richland2.org) for an application. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 30th at 4PM. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Owen or Mrs. Mathews (smathews@richland2.org; Room S101).

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Alpha Academy Now Accepting Applications

The Omicron Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated is now accepting male high school seniors into the Alpha Academy. This program provides mentorship and guidance that assists in preparing the participants for college
and adulthood. Additionally, the aims of the Alpha Academy are to promote academic excellence, leadership development, social enhancement, civic responsibility, and an appreciation for cultural heritage. Interested applicants must complete and submit the application by September 23, 2022. Each selected participant will be required to participate in cultural, educational, and leadership development programs from September 2022 through June 2023.

For additional information about the Alpha Academy program and access to the application, click on the image above. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Travis Robinson by email (AlphaAcademyOIL@gmail.com) or phone (803.542.9906).

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Class of 2023, Check Out BigFuture

Did you know that College Board’s BigFuture website is awarding two $40,000 scholarships each month? When students in the Class of 2023 complete specific steps on their BigFuture dashboard, they automatically earn entries into drawings for BigFuture Scholarships for use at two- or four-year institutions. Currently, only 60 Cavaliers have added 6 or more schools to their college lists on BigFuture®. Click the image to create or log into BigFuture today and complete the steps necessary to qualify for BigFuture scholarships.

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Ed-Op College Fair, A Big Success

We want to thank the students, administration, faculty, and staff for the excellent turnout and support for the 2022 Ed-Op College Fair! Without all who were involved and the GEAR Up Student Peer Leaders, the fair would not have been a success.

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Cross Country Performs Well @WHS

Several Cross Country runners placed at the Westwood High School Meet. Adelapo Famuyide finished 2nd and Jackson Betette was 3rd for the Varsity Boys team. 8th grader Dani VanDenBerg finished 4th for the Varsity Girls! The team will participate in the PeeDee Classic at Freedom Park in Florence, SC on Saturday, September 24th. Come out and support our Cavaliers!!!

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Order Your Yearbook Senior Ads

Yearbook Recognition Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. Jostens is responsible for our school’s yearbook ad sales. Please do not contact or send any materials or monies to Mr. Chambers or Mr. Rawson. All Senior Ads MUST be purchased online at www.jostensadservice.com/student. Click the image for important information, guidelines, and frequently asked questions about Yearbook Recognition Ads.

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