Nicholas O’Brien Named Farwell DAR Good Citizen Nicholas O’Brien, the son of Barbara and Michael O’Brien, was named Farwell

High School’s DAR Good Citizen. Nick serves as the President of National

Honor Society and is Vice President of Student Council and Class Council. In

addition, he is a student representative on the Farwell High School Improvement

Team. A four-year veteran of Drama, Nick has been involved in all eight plays

with his favorite roles being Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol,

Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz, and Smee from Peter Pan and Wendy. He is

the host of “Nick @ Noon” sharing the latest news happenings here at FHS. In

addition, Nick is involved in FCA, Yearbook, Newspaper, and the Bass Club.

Nick’s career interests involve both automotive and education. He is currently in

his second year of Automotive Technology through CTE and is part of Early

College where he is earning college credits towards his post-secondary teaching

degree. His favorite community service projects include the NHS Yard Sale, the

Farwell Easter Egg Hunt, and CMU Concessions. He has started a new project

this winter, a paper drive representing cancer awareness. The DAR Good Citizen Award is based upon

leadership, character, community service, and patriotism. The award is sponsored by the Michilimackinac

Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Snowfest 2020 Coming Soon Snowfest 2020 will take place the week of February 24-29. The assembly, game, and crowning will take place

on Friday, February 28. The Varsity Boys are taking on the Clare Pioneers for the Snowfest game. The

Snowfest dance will be on Leap Day, February 29, from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Tickets for the dance will go on sale

during spirit week and be sold at lunch. This year’s Snowfest theme is Music Genres. The seniors have

selected rock & roll, the juniors have pop, sophomores have country, freshmen have rap, and the eighth grade

has doo-wop. Spirit Days are listed below:

Monday 2/24: Battle of the Patterns!

Seniors – Stripes

Juniors – Neon

Sophomores – Plaid

Freshmen – Animal

Eighth Grade – Tie Dye

Staff - Floral

Tuesday 2/25: Tik Tok/Meme (Dress as your favorite meme or Tik Tok)

Wednesday 2/26: VSCO Girl (and I oop! Wear your scrunches and don’t forget your Hydro flask!)

Thursday 2/27: Music (Wear anything related to music!)

Friday 2/28: Purple and Gold

Voting for Snowfest Royalty Court will take place in the next couple of weeks. The exact date is TBD.

The Talon Farwell Area High School Newspaper

Volume 21, Issue 4 January 2020 Advisor: Amy Rohdy

Journalists: Nicholas O’Brien, Madison Nunn, Caitlyn Simons, Jenna Wilkerson

*********************************************** Buy Your 2019-20 Yearbook. This year’s theme is 2020 Double Take.

Current Pricing: $40 or $45 with a name stamp. Students/Parents can secure their 2019-2020 yearbook with a $15 deposit through Mrs. Rohdy or they can order

online through the Herff Jones link, https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/product/yearbooks. The link is also located

on the school’s website or the Farwell Area High School Facebook page.

This year’s yearbook has a heavy student life focus. If you purchased a yearbook, please pick up and return the

“Yearbook Feature Category” Questionnaire and provide us with a list of your school involvements for our “We’re all

connected” page.

Reminder to all seniors: Your senior pictures are digitally due by February 3, 2020. Please send them electronically

to Mrs. Rohdy at arohdy@farwellschools.net in JPEG or PNG format. Once sent, follow up with her to make sure the

photo was received. The picture should be vertical for the best fit on the senior page. Furthermore, if you did not return

your “Senior Information Form” please do so by February 3. This information is displayed next to your senior picture

in the yearbook. If you lost your form, they are available on the table in the counseling office.

**The 2020 Double Take Yearbook is all color and is for grades 8-12. It will be delivered next fall. Purchase your

yearbook today. The memories are worth it!!!

*********************************************** 2020-2021 CTE Forms Due by February 5

CTE Purple Forms for 2020-2021 need to be returned to Mrs. Rohdy by February 5, 2020. If you have not returned your

purple application form, you can pick one up in the counseling office. Both first year AND returning students MUST

complete an application. Returning them by February 5 helps ensure priority scheduling for the 2020-2021 school year.

For more information on CTE, check out their Facebook page or their website at www.cteitsworking.com. CTE is

available to both juniors and seniors. Programs include Advanced Manufacturing, Agricultural Science, Automotive

Technology, Construction Trades, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Digital Media, Education Occupations, Health

Occupations, and Welding. Representatives from CTE will be available at lunch the week of January 20-24 and again on

January 28 for one-on-one discussions.

2021 Senior Trip to Chicago The Class of 2021 is planning a senior trip to Chicago (Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26, 2021). The trip includes bus

transportation, 2 night hotel accommodations at the Chicago Doubletree Oak Brook, 2 breakfasts, and 2 dinners (Medieval

Times and Bubba Gump Shrimp). The fun-filled itinerary includes the Magnificent Mile and Water Tower Place, Lincoln

Park & Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, Skydeck, the Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, Millennium Park, the Rock

& Roll McDonald’s, and a two-hour Chicago’s Original Gangster guided tour. The cost of the trip is $550 with a payment

plan. The initial deposit of $50 is due by January 31. Fundraising opportunities and scholarships are also available. The

payment plan is as follows:

2020 January $50 (initial deposit)

February $60

March-May $40 per month

September-December $40 per month

2021 January-April $40 per month

Please turn in your deposit and complete the information packet by the end of the month. Any questions, see Mrs. Wrona.

Forty students are needed to participate.

“Don’t Be A Snow Angel” – CTE Criminal Justice Promotes Safe Driving Car accidents are the number one killer of teens. The CTE Criminal Justice class is spreading awareness throughout the

month of February to local districts. The organization led by Mr. Erickson and second year criminal justice students,

wrote and receive a grant from S4SD for driving skills. Here at FHS, Joshua Mangus, Conner Ison, Nathan Bissonnette,

and James Railer are CRJ 2 students helping organize the campaign. They are promoting the program through video,

handouts, announcements, and social media. A special assembly will take place soon to kick off the campaign. Log onto

www.cteitsworking.com/drivesafe for more details.

Mrs. Brown’s English 12 Has Conference

Chat with Author Daniel Coyle Mrs. Brown's third and fifth hour English 12 classes had

the opportunity to do a video

chat with New York Times

bestselling author Daniel Coyle.

He is the author of "Hardball",

"The Talent Code,” and "Culture

Code," which was the book

these students were reading. It

was a great exchange of

information and an experience to

remember.

Upcoming Events: February 3: Senior Pictures for Yearbook Due

February 5: CTE Forms for 2020-21 Due

February 8: Cabin Fever

February 14: PD Day – No School for Students

February 20: HS & Choir Pre-Festival Concert

February 24-28: Snowfest Spirit Week

February 28-29: District B&O Festival

February 28: Snowfest Assembly and Game

February 29: Snowfest Dance

March 1: State of MI Deadline for FAFSA

March 4: PM Trimester 2 Exams (4th & 5th hrs)

March 5: AM Tri 2 Exams (1st-3rd hrs), PM Work Day

½ Day Students in the AM

March 6: No School for Students/PD & Work Day

March 9: Trimester 3 begins

March 9: College Day for Juniors @ MID in Mt. P

March 13: PD Day – No School for Students

March 23-March 27: No School (Spring Break)

March 30: Classes Resume

April 8: Farwell Women’s Club Honors Night

April 10: No School (Good Friday)

April 14-16: State of Michigan Testing

April 25: Jr/Sr Prom @ Tobacco River Ranch

May 1-3: Drama Production

May 1: Freshmen MID/CMU Field Trip (Tentative)

May 5: CTE Reverse Job Fair (Tentative)

May 7: CTE Awards (Tentative)

May 6: 8th Grade Honors Luncheon at MID

May 11: FHS Band Concert

May 20: FHS Senior Award Night

May 22-25: No School Memorial Day Weekend

May 31: Graduation @ 1:00 p.m.

June 4: PM Trimester 3 Exams (4th & 5th hrs)

June 5: AM Tri 3 Exams (1st-3rd) - Last Day of School

½ Day Students in the AM

OsteoCHAMPS Summer Camp at MSU Attention Class of 2021 and 2022 students

interested in a career in nursing, allied health

and medicine:

Are you interested in attending Michigan State

University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine for

a health science summer immersion program?

Do you have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher?

Will you pledge to abide by all the rules and

regulations of MSU, the Housing Facility, and the

OsteoCHAMPS program?

If so, this program may be for you.

OsteoCHAMPS is an innovative pre-college

enrichment program to help capable young

high school students pursue a career in

nursing, allied health and medicine. The

student spends eight days in a structured

environment on the campus of MSU. While on

campus with tutors and mentors, the student

studies biology, anatomy, and chemistry. In

addition to improving their knowledge of science,

they enhance their study skills, increase

motivation, and develop leadership qualities. The

cost of this one-week program is $1500 per

student. The Michigan Center for Rural Health

(MCRH) provides full scholarships for up to five

qualified rural applicants. The intent of the 2020

OsteoCHAMPS Rural Health Scholarship

program is to increase the number of rural high

school students in Michigan who select health

care as their profession of choice and to assist in

the pre-professional preparation of those

interested in health sciences. To learn more

about the OsteoCHAMPS program, go to

www.com.msu.edu/OsteoCHAMPS.

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2020.

Choir Fundraiser: Singing Valentines - $3 each The FHS Choir is hosting a Valentine’s Day Fundraiser. Purchase a song to be sung to that special someone for

just $3.00. Your Singing Valentine can be purchased at lunch between February 3-11. Purchasers can select

their vocalist group and a song from the selected song list. The songs will be performed on February 12 and 13

during third hour.

Winter Sports Update Winter Sports season is well underway. Here are the latest Jack Pine Conference updates on your sports teams.

Girls Varsity Basketball: Tied for 5th in the JPC with Beaverton

JPC Record: 3-4

Latest scores: January 17 – lost to Clare, 30-41

January 15 – lost to Beaverton, 33-36

Boys Varsity Basketball: Tied for 5th in the JPC with Harrison

JPC Record: 2-4

Latest scores: January 16 – lost to Clare, 49-56

January 14 – lost to Beaverton, 51-68

Girls Varsity Bowling: Tied for 4th in the JPC with Harrison

JPC Record: 1-2

Boys Varsity Bowling: Second in the JPC

JPC Record: 2-1

Varsity Wrestling: Tied for 7th in the JPC with Pinconning

JPC Record: 0-2

Latest scores: January 16 – lost to Beaverton, 24-42

January 16 – lost to Meridian, 12-59

Stay Connected to Farwell High School on Social Media Want to stay connected to FHS on social media? Join the “Farwell Area High School” Facebook page for all

the latest FHS information. Like the page and see all the latest happenings at Farwell High School. Watch

Nick @ Noon, see what’s happening in the classroom, keep up-to-date on important deadlines, and follow the

upcoming festivities for Snowfest!

Sophomores Interested in Early College – Contact Mr. Horodyski Sophomores interested in signing up for Early College should contact Mr. Horodyski and complete the application

process. A letter to all sophomores and their parents was emailed home on January 10 and is available in the Skyward

account. The goal of Farwell Area Early College is to provide guidance, as well as financial and academic support for our

students to successfully complete a post-secondary program and start a career. Participation in the Early College

should be declared before the student begins 11th grade. Early College is a five-year program of study that may

begin as early as grade 9 and is designed to allow a pupil to earn a high school diploma while also earning up to

60 transferable college credits toward a four-year degree from a Michigan public or private university, an

associate degree from a community college, a professional certification, the Michigan Early Middle College

Association (MEMCA) technical certificate, or the right to participate in a registered apprenticeship.

Student acceptance into the program is ultimately up to the administrator’s discretion. Criteria taken into consideration

includes attendance, discipline, grades, success in previous h.s./college courses, attitude, and work ethic. What are the

high school rules and requirements? Early College students take on additional requirements for graduation beyond the

traditional high school requirements. These include 40 hours of job shadowing/clinical experience or internship OR 100

hours of verified community service, OR a 70-hour combination of the two; a math OR math-related course in the fifth

year; and the minimum successful completion of 15 college credits. For more information, contact Mr. Horodyski at 588-

9913 ext. 4143 or email him at mhorodyski@farwellschools.net.

Explore your options at COLLEGE DAY – Juniors on March 9 The annual College Day for all juniors is scheduled for Monday, March 9, at the Mt. Pleasant Mid Michigan College

campus. Juniors will have the opportunity to visit with over 40 schools and learn more about:

Local Colleges

Michigan Universities

Career Opportunities

Branches of the Military

For additional information on College Day, visit www.midmich.edu/collegeday. Download the exclusive list of questions

to ask college representatives and get further details.

Financial Aid – Submit Your FAFSA by the State of MI Deadline - March 1, 2020

Financial Aid – Completion of the 2020-2021 FAFSA – State of MI Deadline is March 1, 2020

The FAFSA opened on October 1 for the 2020-2021 school year application. The State of Michigan deadline is March 1,

2020. Students attending a college/university/trade school need to complete the 2020-2021 FAFSA application. This is

based upon 2018 tax information. Any TIP eligible students MUST also complete the FAFSA in order to qualify. Any

student seeking merit based (or need based) scholarships MUST complete the FAFSA. Students who are TIP eligible but

on the Certificate of Completion track are also encouraged to complete the FAFSA. While these students may not receive

federal aid, they are still eligible for state aid. Remember: everyone is eligible for some form of financial aid. Refer to

your senior packet or Skyward account for more details.

Checklist for seniors and their parents: https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/checklists/12th-grade

Link to create an FSA ID: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm

Link to complete the FAFSA for 2020-2021: https://fafsa.ed.gov/spa/fafsa/#/LOGIN?locale=en_US

Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) – Seniors Must Complete Prior to Aug 31 Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) – Eligible seniors need to complete the TIP Application on the MiSSG site

Who is TIP eligible? This is for students who qualified for Medicaid for 24 months within a 36-consecutive month period

between the age of 9 and h.s. completion as having met the Medicaid eligibility requirement. The TIP application must be

completed prior to the deadline of August 31 of the academic year in which the student graduates (this year August 31,

2020) or forfeit the opportunity. In order to qualify once the TIP application is complete, students MUST ALSO

COMPLETE the current-year FAFSA and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at a participating institution. Note:

Students who attend a state-approved Early/Middle College have until age 21, but must contact the MI Student Aid office

to complete the application. To verify if you are TIP eligible, go to

https://missg.guarantorsolutions.com/StudentPortal/SignUp to create an account and verify your TIP information.

Students can also call 1-888-447-2687 if there is an issue establishing the online account.

Farwell January Students of the Month

Congratulations to the January Students of the Month.

8th Grade: Miguel Santiago

9th Grade: Raini Sponseller

10th Grade: Ryleigh Horodyski

11th Grade: Mackenzie Phillips

12th Grade: James Railer (not pictured)

Timberland: McKenzie Brewer (not pictured)

Scholarship Information – January 2020

The U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation Scholarship ($1,000) is granted to graduating high

school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational

schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational

expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the

educational institution of the recipient’s choice. Submission preference will be in a Microsoft Word compatible

format. Typed or neatly hand printed (blue or black ink only) submission will also be accepted. The

application package requires all of the following in order to qualify: Applicant Information; High School

Contacts; College Information; Parent or Guardian Information; F inancial Statement; School, Church &

Community Activities; Leadership Positions & Offices / Memberships / Honors and Awards; Employment;

Personal Statement (100 to 300 words maximum); College or University Acceptance Letter (if applicable);

Supporting documentation of your choice (awards, certificates, articles, pictures, etc with a limit of five

sheets; 3 reference letters; and Transcripts that include grades and state/national test scores. You can find and

download the Microsoft Word Application at the following link: https://www.usjcisenate.org/programs/scholarship. The

postmark deadline is January 24, 2020.

The MEA Scholarship is for dependents of MEA or MEA-Retired members in good standing. Applicants must be

graduates of a Michigan public high school or private school that has an MEA bargaining unit. Diplomas must be

received in the year of application. Applicants must be planning to attend an undergraduate program at a Michigan public

community/junior college, a Michigan four-year degree-granting institution, or a Michigan vocational training institution

that grants a degree, certification, or license. Those attending the following private institutions ONLY are also

eligible: Baker College-Flint/Owosso; Univ. of Detroit-Mercy; Adrian College; Finlandia University; and Albion College

(the aforementioned private institutions are existing local MEA affiliates). Note: Children of MEA officers, fund

trustees, and MEA staff are not eligible. (A child of an MEA, MESSA, or MEA-FS staff person is eligible if the other

parent is an MEA member in good standing). The application can be found at https://mea.org/mea-

scholarship/. Applications and supporting documents must be in the possession of the MEA Scholarship committee no

later than February 20, 2020. The deadline will be strictly adhered to and will not be changed due to weather delays,

snow days, or power outages.

The Lake George Boosters Club Scholarship for $500 is open to all seniors that are residents of the Farwell School

District. The scholarship requires the completion of an application where students describe their program of study, career

goals, extracurricular activities, community service, job experience, and their plan to finance their education. Three

reference names are required. An essay outlining “why you should be considered for this scholarship” will be submitted

along with the application. The deadline is February 26, 2020. See Mrs. Rohdy for an application or use the link on

your Skyward account to apply.

The Son’s of the American Legion Squadron 404 Scholarship ($750) is awarded to a senior from Farwell, Clare, or

Harrison High School. Applicants must be pursuing an education at an accredited college, university or trade school;

display leadership and community involvement at school, church, or an organization such as 4H or Boy/Girl Scouts; and

have a parent or grandparent that has served in the Military in some capacity and must provide proof of this service. The

application requires a brief essay on leadership/service, paid employment experiences, family military experience, why

the student is a good recipient of the scholarship, and how the student’s education benefits our communities and society.

See Mrs. Rohdy for an application or use the link on your Skyward account to apply. The deadline is February 26,

2020.

The Clare-Gladwin Board of Realtors Scholarship (2 @ $342) is awarded to two graduating seniors from Farwell High

School who will be attending college in the fall of 2020. Preference is given to those entering a business-related career

field who demonstrate financial need. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Applicants must fill out the application and

submit a 250-500 word essay on their future plans and how this scholarship would benefit them meeting their post-

secondary goals. Two letters of recommendation are required. See Mrs. Rohdy for an application or use the link on your

Skyward account to apply. The deadline is February 26, 2020.

The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation offers a $2,000, non-renewable scholarship to Michigan high school

graduating seniors. Winners are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, financial need, and dedication to the civil

rights principles of Rosa L. Parks, whose historic stand against racial prejudice in 1955 brought her national recognition.

The Foundation was established in 1980 to provide equal-opportunity scholarships to Michigan high school seniors.

Scholarships to be applied to tuition, books and/or fees, for first year of college only (cannot be applied to room/board or

other expenses). A key determining factor in judging is ‘financial need.’ Students with numerous other scholarships

(especially full-tuition scholarships) will receive a very low rating for ‘financial need,’ virtually eliminating them from

contention for this scholarship. Because of this, these students may choose not to complete the Rosa Parks Scholarship

Foundation application process.

APPLICANTS MUST: 1. Graduate by August 2020.*

2. Have GPA of 2.5 or above.

3. Describe financial need.

4. Complete application form and essay.**

5. Document community activities.

6. Furnish official copies of high school transcript and ACT or SAT results.

8. Furnish two letters of recommendation (at least one from a school representative; also suggest clergy, community

and/or civic representative).

* Applicants must be graduating from high school in spring of 2020, with plans to enter college as a full time freshman in

the fall. You are not eligible for this scholarship at this time if you are participating in an Early College Program (13th

year of high school). You must wait until you actually graduate from high school.

**An Essay question is last item on application. If you want to get a head start, here is the essay requirement.

Please write an essay of 200-300 words (include a heading/topic). Segregation was the defining social issue when Rosa

Parks took her historic stand. Describe a social issue that you think should be addressed today. How will YOU use the

principles of Rosa Parks to address it? ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET, OR

APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The deadline for filing is Sunday, March 1, 2020. Scholarship

winners will be announced in mid-May. The application link can be found at https://www.rosaparksscholarship.org/.

The Clare County Habitat for Humanity Scholarship for $300 is awarded to a high school senior attending college in

2020-2021. The application includes general statements regarding area of study, community service, hobbies, goals, etc.

CCHFH must receive the application by March 2, 2020. See Mrs. Rohdy for an application or use the link on your

Skyward account to apply.

The Isabella Bank Scholarship for $750 is available to a graduating senior from Farwell High School that demonstrates

financial need, as expressed in the applicant’s written essay. The application asks students to document their community

involvement through service/volunteerism, their extracurricular activities, and their future plans. Must have a 3.0 gpa or

higher to qualify. Preference is given to students based upon the degree of their service to his/her community and their

leadership shown through that involvement. The closing deadline is March 4 at 4:00 p.m. Go to

https://www.mpacf.org/isabellabank to apply.

The Jason Parrott Scholarship Fund for $500 is awarded to a student that demonstrates a need for special materials

or equipment that would otherwise prevent them from continuing their education OR be a special needs student

pursuing higher education. The student’s parents or guardian shall reside in Isabella County. First time applicants

shall be accepted into a college, university, trade school or other institution of higher learning for the 2020 -21 school

year. Financial need shall not be a factor in the selection process. The closing deadline is March 4. Go to

https://www.mpacf.org/parrott to apply.

The Harry E. Tope Memorial Aviation Scholarship Fund for $1500 awards a scholarship to a selected person to

advance his or her education or skills in the field of aviation. This Fund was established to honor the memory of

Harry E. Tope Jr. and his passion for flying; to provide financial assistance to worthy individuals who wish to pursue

a career or hobby in aviation and to promote continued interest and education for private pilots. Applicants must be

interested in advancing their education in the field of aviation, OR be interested in advancing their career skills in the

field of aviation. Applicants must be residents of the Mid-Michigan Area (Isabella County, Gratiot County, Mecosta

County, Clare County, Midland County or Montcalm County). The closing deadline is March 4. Go to

https://www.mpacf.org/tope to apply.

The Edith Irene (Stinchcombe) Geiseler Endowed Scholarship for $3000 is awarded to a Farwell High School

graduating senior that is pursuing an education in one of the following areas: Early/Elementary Education, Horticulture,

Floriculture, or Floral Design. Students must complete the application and write a brief 250-500 word essay on their post-

secondary plans and why they selected one of the majors listed. Must have one letter of recommendation. See Mrs.

Rohdy for an application or use the link in your Skyward account. The deadline is March 4.

The Larry L. and Mignon Laverty Scholarship ( 2 @ $1000) is awarded to a graduating senior from Farwell High

School that has financial need and has demonstrated the potential to succeed in a college, university, or trade program.

Students must complete an application listing their school involvements, community service, work experience, and post-

secondary goals. They are asked to write an essay on why they would be good recipients of this scholarship. The

deadline is March 4, 2020. See Mrs. Rohdy for an application or use the link in your Skyward account.

The Steven Lee Grim Family Scholarship ($500) is awarded to a graduating senior at Farwell High School who is

pursuing post-secondary education in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) field. Community involvement

and volunteerism will be additional criteria for selection. If all factors are equal, preference will be given to applicants

with financial need. Applicants must complete the application and write an essay on why they selected to pursue a degree

in the STEM field. The deadline is March 4, 2020. See Mrs. Rohdy for an application or use the link in your Skyward

account.

The Paula Sullivan Memorial Scholarship (2 @ $500 each) is awarded to a graduating senior from Farwell High School

this is entering into a higher education nursing program (preference is given to those entering into a bachelor’s degree

program). Further determining factors are grade point average, school extracurricular activities, and community service.

Students will complete an application and summarize in a brief essay their extracurricular activities, community service,

and work experiences. Students are asked to write why they would be good recipients of this scholarship and how their

education will benefit our communities and society. The deadline is March 4, 2020. See Mrs. Rohdy for an application

or use the link in your Skyward account.

The Duane and Betty Miller Endowed Scholarship ($500) is awarded to a student that has participated in the large

animal livestock (beef, dairy, sheep and swine) program and sale at the Clare County Fair for a minimum of three years.

The applicant must be pursuing a degree or certification at an educational or vocational training certified organization.

Applicants need to complete the application and summarize in a brief essay information regarding themselves and their

ambitions. This should include their academic performance, school extracurricular activities, outside community service,

their future ambitions, and how this scholarship will benefit pursuing their goals. See Mrs. Rohdy for an application or

download from the link in your Skyward account. The application must be received by the Clare County Community

Foundation by March 15, 2020.

The Lake Rod and Gun Scholarship for $500 is awarded to a high school senior attending Farwell, Clare, Evart, or

Harrison High School and/or to a child/grandchild of a club member. The scholarship is awarded in the 2nd semester of the

college freshmen year based upon successful completion of 1st semester. The applicant must be attending a college or

university and studying in one of the following fields: Conservation, Fisheries & Wildlife Management, Natural

Resources, Botany, or Forestry. To apply, students must complete the application listing current classes, extracurricular

activities, education/career goals, and write an essay on how the student plans to use the scholarship funds to support

his/her education. The deadline is a postmark of March 31. See Mrs. Rohdy for an application or use the link on your

Skyward account to apply.

The Clare County Kiwanis Scholar-Athlete Award is earned by one male and one female athlete from Farwell High

School. Students need to complete the PDF application at https://www.clarekiwanis.org/scholarships. Students will be

asked to list their demographic information, list the number of varsity letters earned and in what sports, list the number of

JV letters earned and in what sports, and list their extracurricular activities and GPA. Once completed, students need to

print and sign the application and return it to Mrs. Rohdy by the March 31 deadline.

The Clare County Kiwanis Technical Scholarship is awarded to students in Farwell, Clare, and Harrison High School

that are continuing their education in career technical and/or accredited certification programs. Students need to complete

the PDF application at https://www.clarekiwanis.org/scholarships. Students will be asked to provide their demographic

information, school and CTE information, and list their career technical courses. In addition, students will list their

clubs/organizations, honors/awards, community service, and work experience. They will list his/her occupational goal

and state their reason for applying for the scholarship, describing how it assists them in meeting their goals. Once

completed, students need to print and sign the application and return it to Mrs. Rohdy by the March 31 deadline.

Mid Michigan College Institutional Scholarships (amounts vary) are available to any graduating senior that plans to

attend Mid Michigan College in 2020-2021. Students need to log into the MID portal with their MID user ID and create

an account. Once you have an account, complete the application. The link can be found at

https://midmich.awardspring.com/. The deadline to submit is March 31, 2020.

The Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship (ranging from $1000 to $1500) is awarded to students whose parents

are employed at a business that is a member of the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA). Students are to apply online

at the MRA website at www.bit.ly/MRAscholarship2020. The access code is MIRA. Applications must be requested by

March 15 and submitted online by the April 1, 2020 deadline.

The Abbott & Fenner Scholarship ($1000) is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students

currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship, students need to write a

500-1000 word essay on the following topic - “Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for

achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve

your goals.” The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All

applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions as well as the school they are

currently attending. The link to apply is http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php . The deadline is June 12,

2020.

The Big Sun Scholarship for $500 is awarded to young athletes that are attending a post-secondary institute and are

currently involved in a sport at that institution or in the community. Go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to

apply. The deadline is June 19, 2020.

AES Engineers Scholarship for $500 is available to students on the basis of character as determined by evaluating the

submitted scholarship essays. The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher

education by providing scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay

questions that they will find on the AES website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. The deadline is

October 5, 2020.

General Scholarship Search Sites:

https://studentscholarships.org/

www.fastweb.com

https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid