T. L. Hanna, an IB World School

2600 Highway 81 North, Anderson, SC 29621 864-260-5110

6/3/15 Parent Newsletter # 45

Congratulations, Class of 2015!

Commencement speakers, marshals, class officers sing the Alma Mater one

Last time.

Salutatorian Rafay Malik and Valedictorian Hope Gehle

A toss of the mortarboard and they are finished!

This is what happens when you tell them not to look up when they toss their mortarboards (the

corners can hit them in the eye)! Just like teenagers!

Though always considered a “Junior,” on graduation day

Radio becomes a faculty member.

We always appreciate the NJROTC

presenting colors!

IB and AP Summer Work IB and AP English students have received hard copies of their summer reading assignments. These

are also posted on Mrs. Harder's webpages. Please add the due dates to your calendars and

contact her if you have any questions.

IB Theory of Knowledge Summer Work Rising Junior IB diploma candidates will need to pick up summer assignments and textbooks for

Theory of Knowledge from the front office the week of 6/8-6/12.

AP European History Summer Work Students who are taking AP European History next year need to personally see Mr. Littlejohn

before school ends to get information about their summer assignment.

Rising Senior Yearbook Pictures Tux and drape photos will be taken at TL Hanna July 21 - 23 from 9am - 4pm. This is only for

rising seniors who do not want to go to Crafts Studio and want to be in the yearbook. No

appointment is necessary. There is no fee. Boys wear white t-shirts. Girls wear a shirt with

spaghetti straps or loose straps (then they will be given tux/drape for the picture).

We Need Those Books Back! Approximately 699 library books are still checked out to students as of June 3, 2015. Please get

these in as soon as possible. Notices will be included in report card mailings. If they are not

returned, then students will be required to purchase them.

Next Student Government Meeting Student Government Meeting

August 26, 2015

3:45pm, Lecture Hall

Return of Leased Calculators Students who have leased calculators from the school should remember to return them to Mrs.

Peters in Room 707.

Report Cards Report cards will be mailed to students/parents on June 9, 2015.

Varsity Girls’ Basketball

Coach Elrod is excited to get started as the new girls’ basketball coach. He is a proud TL Hanna

alumnus and is looking forward to building the program. Any girls interested in playing

basketball next year should contact him for more information – GlennElrod@anderson5.net.

Cross Country Conditioning Boys and Girls Summer Conditioning for Cross Country in the Fall will begin on Monday, June

15th at 8:00 AM. We will meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the McCants Gym from 8

to 9:15 am for the entire month of June. In July we add one more morning during the

week. We will practice rain or shine. We will send out emails throughout the summer to keep

you updated. So please fill out the following link: http://goo.gl/forms/W1ShDu285C

***Anyone that didn’t compete in a sport last year needs to get a physical before coming to

conditioning.

Contact: Girls Head Coach Brent Jackson: Brentjackson@anderson5.net and Boys Head Coach

Andrew King: Andrewsking@anderson5.net

Student Summer Transportation

Institute at Claflin

Claflin University, in Orangeburg, SC, is hosting a Summer Transportation Institute for rising 9th,

10th, and 11

th grade students from June 22 – July 17, 2015. The purpose of this Institute is to

create awareness and expose high school students to in-depth facts related to career

opportunities in the transportation industry. The four-week residential program is a structured

learning opportunity for youth in the secondary school systems of South Carolina. The

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Office of Civil Rights, the South Carolina Division

Office of FHWA and South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) sponsors the

Institute.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The student must be a ninth (9th), tenth (10

th), eleventh (11

th), grader for the 2015-2016

school year.

The student must have completed algebra or be qualified for enrollment in Algebra for

the upcoming 2015-2016 school year.

The student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on the SC

Unified Grading Policy (transcripts will be requested).

The student must have an expressed interest in engineering, science, transportation, or

technology careers.

The student must have one letter of recommendation each from a teacher and a guidance

counselor. (2 letters)

The student must submit a one-page essay (typed) expressing his/her reasons for wanting

to participate in the program and how STI can assist in meeting his/her career goals.

Students are required to attend the entire Institute.

The selected students will receive scholarships to pay for tuition, room, meals, books and

other supplies.

Gwendolyn B. Phillips

TRIO Director

Grants Administrator

Claflin University

400 Magnolia Street

Orangeburg, SC 29115

Office 803-535-5058

FAX 803-534-8323

Email gphillips@claflin.edu

Summer is Great Time for SAT Practice!

The SAT has been redesigned and it is imperative that students who will be taking it in the coming

years know about these changes. Official SAT practice for the new SAT will launch on

KhanAcademy.org . It will include the following:

o Four full-length practice tests written by the College Board.

o Answer explanations for all four practice tests, along with calculated raw scores

o Thousands of practice questions written by Khan Academy team and approved by the

College Board, as well as video lessons and reference articles

o Personalized practice recommendations to help students focus on the skills likely to

improve their performance, building a solid foundation for the SAT and beyond.

o Additional features that will be released later in the year.

IB Spanish and ESOL Produce Play The IB Spanish 1 SL and the 1

st block ESOL classes presented the play La Quinceañera on Thursday,

May 14th. La Quinceañera describes a traditional party for a fifteen-year-old girl in many Hispanic

cultures. This celebration is a rite of passage which includes family, friends, religious aspects, and

other traditions. The IB students learned about this topic, wrote their script, and incorporated the

Romeo and Juliet plot into their product, while the ESOL students provided a deeper

understanding of the traditions of La Quinceañera. The play was performed in Spanish; however,

the collaboration process was carried out in English and Spanish to help both groups improve

their language skills. This collaboration between the classes also allowed students to relate to their

peers, celebrate diversity, and work as a team.

Cast

Romeo: Diego Rodríguez

Julieta: Marlee Ferguson

Count Pablo: Emiliano Márquez

Romeo's parents: Rohit Karamchandani, Celia Quiroga

Julieta's parents: Graham Borsum, Paige Mower

Julieta's sisters: Rebeca Mendez, María Cardales, Martha-Grace Whiteman, Neldie Roldan,

Haley Newton, Kinsey McClure

Announcer and planner: Kristian Thomas

American friend and pastry chef: Bree Sloan

Teachers: Katharine Martinez (ESOL) and Sandra Camacho (IB Spanish SL)

TLH Golf Completes Outstanding Year On Monday and Tuesday, May 18 and 19, the T.L. Hanna Boys Varsity Golf Team competed in

the 4A State Finals golf tournament at Furman University. The Jackets finished in 13th place in the

36-hole event (Monday afternoon rainstorms caused the 2nd round to be cancelled making the

normally 54 hole event a 36 hole one). The event was won by Boiling Springs. Region 1 Champs

and Easley finished 2nd. The Jackets were led by juniors Jake Miller (78-81) and Brady Cox (76-

85) and by seniors Graham Farmer (83-79) and Jon-Michael Kubu (82-80). The Jackets finished

the season ranked 13th in 4A golf, just 4 shots from a top 10 finish! The guys were 12-3 overall

and 10-1 in the region play. They finished 3rd in the 96 Tee-Off Classic, 6th at the Wren

Invitational, 7th at the Easley Invitational and 2nd in the region. The guys have advanced to the

upper state tournament every year since it was established. This is the 4th time in six years that

the Hanna boys have reached the state finals. If you see a Hanna golfer congratulate him on

another fine season!

Jon-Michael Kubu, Brady Cox, Kameron Rumsey, Jake Miller, Graham

Farmer, Coleman Farrow

Dukes Earns Eagle Scout Dalton Dukes of Boy Scouts of America Troop 215 and TL Hanna 11

th grader earned the rank of

Eagle Scout on April 30, 2015. Dalton has been active in Scouting since 2009. Dalton’s Eagle

Scout project was to build and install two permanent picnic serving combo tables at two of the

primitive sites at the Sadlers Creek State Park in Anderson. Dalton accumulated 90 hours of

service including his organization, planning and installation as well as fundraising $1,500 for the

materials for the project. He enlisted the help of Boy Scouts from Troop 215 and friends and

family members in order to complete the project, and these volunteers donated another 147

hours of service. Troop 215 is sponsored by First Presbyterian Church in Anderson.

Calhoun and Southwood Present

Seussical: The Musical in Fall I am very excited to announce that Calhoun and Southwood Academies of the Arts will be

bringing you a joint production of Seussical: The Musical this fall! See attached flyers.

10 Summer Activities That Will Turn

College Admissions’ Heads https://www.teenlife.com/blogs/articles/10-summer-activities-will-turn-admissions-heads

In today’s competitive college admissions market, a student is faced with the task of setting him or

herself apart from other applicants. Colleges look for students who dedicate themselves to

activities and projects to build a well-rounded incoming freshman class. Admission officers look

for students who demonstrate interesting and diverse qualities, not just those who spend 100% of

their time studying. Colleges need and want students who are committed to activities that they

are passionate about.

The summer creates opportunities for students to demonstrate this quality. The last thing you

want to communicate is that you are lazy, spending your summers on the couch watching

television and playing video games. Colleges don’t offer admission to unmotivated students. They

offer admission to students who are well-rounded, and demonstrate a commitment to activities

outside the classroom.

Summer is the best time to show colleges that you are more than your GPA or your SAT score.

Which of the next 10 summer activities interest you?

1. Volunteering

There are all kinds of volunteer opportunities in your community from an animal shelter, to the

public library, to reading to children in a hospital, to working with others on beach cleanup. Since

there are so many activities available, choose the one that interests you and will communicate

your passion to colleges. It’s better to pick one activity that lasts the entire summer than multiple

activities. This will show admissions your willingness to commit to a project and see it through.

A unique idea is to go to your school principal and ask if there is something you can do to

improve the school: Paint a classroom, clean the lockers in preparation for the new school year,

or refurbish benches on the athletic fields.

2. Start a business

Summer is an excellent time to start your own business: Become a teenage entrepreneur. Just

something as simple as mowing lawns or babysitting is a good place to start. You might also

demonstrate your creative side by selling art on Etsy. If you are good with computers, you can

start a computer repair business. If you enjoy writing, consider freelance paid writing jobs.

Starting a business will communicate your strong work ethic and your desire to be enthusiastic

about the things you love.

3. Take classes

Summer school might be the last thing you want to do over the summer, but going to summer

school to further your education will impress colleges. You can take summer courses at your high

school or even at your local community college. This is a great way to advance your math or

language skills. It’s also possible to take credit-bearing summer courses offered to juniors and

seniors at the local community college. Look at the classes that meet general education

requirements in a variety of introductory subjects. Most colleges will accept these basic credits and

you will be able to enter college with a few credits under your belt.

4. Attend college programs for high school students

Colleges offer summer learning programs—pre-college options—for juniors and seniors in high

school. Some programs, like the one Harvard offers, last six to eight weeks and are rigorous

academically. Many colleges also host programs to explore such areas as medicine, engineering,

communications, business, and any number of academic directions, some of which are more

interdisciplinary, others more pre-professional or experiential. Other programs are geared toward

your specific area of interest.

If you are interested in exploring the world of sharks while taking steps to help the environment,

there is a summer program available. There are summer programs available for a variety of

interests. Search for a program that not only keeps your interest, but also adds to your knowledge

and experience. If you’re not sure where to start, look at the summer options at the schools on

your preliminary college list.

5. Spend the summer abroad

A summer abroad can break you out of your comfort zone and expand your horizons while also

experiencing other cultures. There are programs offered in the area of service, adventure, skill

training, and academics. Many programs also offer scholarships to cover the cost.

You can also consider working while you travel abroad and visit multiple countries. The

opportunities are endless. One high school senior chose a program that specialized in language

and cultural immersion experiences. At the end of the program, she said, “My experience abroad

inspired me to want to major in international relations. It helped me focus on which college

classes were right for me.”

Studying at foreign universities or similar study abroad programs is a good way to perfect a

second or third language. Seek out immersive programs that are at least six weeks long, or better

yet, the entire summer.

6. Intern

Paid and unpaid internships offer you a chance to gain valuable hands-on experience within a

career or field you may want to pursue. Contact local companies, office managers, and human

resources offices to inquire about their intern hiring policy. Start-up companies love hiring interns

because they are inexpensive or unpaid and fit into the company’s tight budget constraints.

Internships are also a way to begin collecting a network of business contacts that can help you

after graduation from college.

6. Get a local job

Working during the summer is a good way to not only save for college, but impress admissions

with your work ethic. Consider getting a job in fields that you are thinking about and apply

accordingly. If you’re interested in hotel/motel management, working in a restaurant is an

excellent way to learn hospitality and restaurant management skills. If retail merchandizing

interests you, search for jobs that give you experience in merchandizing. Work at a job that

allows you to learn valuable skills from your employer.

7. Work on a charity project

Be imaginative and start a charity project. There are groups and organizations in need of help

raising funds or gathering materials. One student, whose brother was ill during his childhood, saw

the need to help the Ronald McDonald house by collecting gently used toys. Another realized

that his test prep books would go to waste, so he created a charity that collected these books and

donated them to schools and libraries so students could use them without having to purchase

them. Not only will you be helping others but you will communicate to colleges that you value

community.

8. Work at a summer camp

There are many summer camp jobs available to students: YMCA camps, religious affiliated camps,

academic camps, Boy Scout camps, and others. Summer camp jobs offer skill-building, leadership,

training, and enrichment opportunities. Camp experiences allow you to learn and develop skills

that enhance your marketability to colleges and future employers. Not only will you be earning a

paycheck to supplement your college expenses but you will be impressing admissions officers. An

added benefit is that business executives often say that experience as a camp counselor translates

into good management and personnel skills.

9. Make college connections

Visit some of the colleges on your list and make connections with the staff. Since most college

offices remain open during the summer, you can pay an informal visit or meet someone in

admissions for an interview. How will this impress them? Colleges look for students who are

genuinely interested in attending. They actually keep track of who visits and who meets with

them. Get a card or an email address and connect after the visit. When application time rolls

around, you’ll have a leg up on other applicants who didn’t find the time to visit.

10. Create an online presence

Spend your summer creating a significant online presence. The key word here is “significant”. This

doesn’t mean you should live on Facebook or Twitter. An online presence that showcases your

strengths and abilities will give colleges a picture of you that they won’t see by looking at

transcripts or test scores. Start a blog and post often. Communicate with colleges using social

media. Create a detailed LinkedIn profile that highlights your extracurricular activities, your

honors and awards, and your work experience. Spend some time cleaning up your social media

accounts as well—colleges are using social media when they want to learn more about an

applicant. A strong online presence could make the difference between an offer of admission and

being deferred or wait-listed.

Whatever you do, don’t waste your summer. Use the time to find summer activities or programs

that will enhance your knowledge, your education, your career interests, and turn the heads of

admissions.

Guidance Department Scholarship List

Updated: June 3, 2015

This list is updated regularly, so check back frequently. If a scholarship is of interest to

you, go ahead and pursue it. Do not wait until the deadline to apply. Notice that the

scholarships are listed in chronological order by their due date, but the most recent

additions will be in red.

June 2015 Deadlines

• Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with their

scholarship program for juniors and seniors. They will be awarding $1000 to the

winner(s) each year. The application process requires an essay submission. Full details

are available at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Deadline is June 15, 2015.

More Scholarships

• Army ROTC

Full Scholarship - US Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Visit

http://www.goarmy.com/rotc or contact LTC Hale, USC, 803-777-3639. You may also

visit www.highlanderbn.com or Brian Pinson for even more information.

• American Legion Scholarship

Students can attend college tuition-free in South Carolina if parent was a war time

veteran and met certain criteria: 1) was KIA 2) died while in service 3) died of disability

resulting from service 4) was a POW 5) is permanently and totally disabled, as

determined by the VA from any cause 6) was awarded the Congressional Medal of

Honor 7) is MIA or 8) applicant is the child of deceased veteran who qualified under

items 4) and 5). To receive the scholarship, students must attend a state supported

college or technical college. Eligibility terminates at age 26. Free tuition as long as work

and conduct are satisfactory to the institution’s governing body. Applications may be

obtained by writing to the Office of the Governor, Division of VA, 1801 Assembly

Street, Room 230, Columbia, SC 29201. The phone number is 803-255-4317, and the

web address is www.needalift.org.

• Call Me Mister

The "Call Me mister" Program is a collaboration between Clemson University and three

private, historically black colleges in South Carolina (Benedict College, Claflin

University, Morris College) to recruit, train, certify and secure employment for minority

males as elementary teachers in the public schools of South Carolina. For scholarship

information and an application, call 800-640-2657, www.callmemister.clemson.edu, or

e-mail Mister@clemson.edu.

• Michelin Technical Scholars

This program offers opportunities for select students to develop hands-on work

experience while earning their degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, or General

Engineering. Selected students will receive scholarships to cover the cost of tuition, fees,

and books for the program along with competitive pay and part-time work.

• P.E.O. Sisterhood Scholarship Programs

The P.E.O. Sisterhood promotes educational opportunities for women. They make a difference in women's

lives by offering five different programs that provide higher educational assistance. For more information,

students should visit www.peointernational.org. Deadlines vary throughout the school year.

Web Sites for Discovering Even More Scholarships

(Note: TL Hanna and Anderson District 5 are not responsible for the content of these sites.)

www.studentscholarships.org - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.highfivescholarships.com- Lists multiple scholarships.

www.fastweb.com - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.finaid.org - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.winscholarships.com - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.college-scholarships.com - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.cashe.com - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.meritaid.com - Lists multiple scholarships.

www.scholarshipexperts.com – Lists multiple scholarships.

www.excellence.org – Lists academic scholarships.

www.supercollege.com – Lists academic scholarships

www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net- Lists scholarships for students attending Historically Black

Universities.

www.makingcollegecount.com – Lists Scholarships sponsored by Chevrolet.

www.kidschancesc.org – Lists scholarships for dependents of someone who has been seriously or

fatally injured as a result of a work-related accident or occupational disease.

www.statefarm.com/aboutus/community/grants/foundation/state_farm_foundation_scholarships.asp

www.scholarshipdetective.com/scholarship/index.cfm

www.moolahspot.com/scholarship/index.cfm

www.collegeispower.com/scholarship.cfm

www.genkellyscholarship.com/

www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=Scholarships

www.discusawards.com/scholarship-info

www.narfe.org - Lists scholarships for children and grandchildren of retired federal employees

www.christianconnector.com - Free information for scholarships at Christian colleges.

www.scholarshipexperts.com – Free scholarship matching service with over 2.4 million

scholarships.

Schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory – quickly browse through scholarships by a variety of

categories

TLH 2014-2015 Calendar

June 3 (W) Underclass Exams Third and fourth blocks

June 4 (Th) Underclass Exam Second block; Early dismissal @ 11:45

am

June 5 (F) Underclass Exam First block; Early dismissal @ 9:45 am

June 6 (Sa) SAT Not given at TLH

June 8 (M) Exam Makeup Day

June 9 (Tu) Teacher Professional

Development Day; Report

Cards Mailed Home

Summer School Registration 1:30 – 3:30 pm

June 10 (W) Summer School Registration 8:15 – 12:00 am

June 13 (Sa) ACT @ Westside