Upper School News
March 5, 2010 VIA EMAIL
Dear Upper School Parents and Students,
We are looking forward to having FCD (Freedom from Chemical Dependency) back on campus for a few days at the end of this month. They have been coming to our campus for several years and have always had a positive impact. We have scheduled a Parent Afternoon Session for Wednesday, March 31st from 2pm until 3pm. This is a great opportunity for parents to learn more about some of the risks that are facing our students and also learn some very useful strategies.
We are selling tickets for the “Concert on the Farm” which is an auction event that is open to the entire O’Neal community. Bring the whole family and join us on Saturday, April 24th from 4-7pm (rain date is 4/25) at Rubicon Farm, on the border of Pinehurst and West End. There will be a two hour performance from the band, Members Only (Baxter Clement, Will Youngclaus and Nick Allen) along with a full BBQ dinner. Tickets are $30 each. All students and families are welcome for this non-alcoholic, family-friendly event. Bring your blanket or your lawn chairs to enjoy a fun afternoon on the rustic 1820’s farm. Contact Lynn Melton at lmelton@onealschool.org to purchase your tickets.
A Driver’s Education Class will be offered at O’Neal on April 10, April 17, April 24, and May 8. Classes will run from 8:00am until 4:00pm., students must be 14 and ½ years old to attend and must attend all four classes. For more info or to register, visit www.marvinsmithdrivingschool.com. Cost of the class is $375.
CALENDAR ITEMS:
3/8 Spring Break
3/22 Classes Resume – Day 4
3/24 6-9pm Mardi Gras for Moore – Kids for Catastrophe
3/25 **SAT Registration Deadline for the May 1st test at O’Neal
3/30 9:30am Senior Cap & Gown Group/Individual Pictures
FCD on campus
3/31 FCD on campus
4/1 FCD on campus
2:00pm FCD Parent Afternoon Information Session
4/5 Holiday
4/10 ACT at O’Neal
8:00am Driver’s Ed Class
4/14 Model UN leaves for ASU
4/178:00am Driver’s Ed Class
9pm-12am Junior/Senior Prom
4/23 Interim Ends
4/24 8:00am Driver’s Ed Class
4/29 **SAT Registration Deadline for the June 5th test at O’Neal
5/01 SAT at O’Neal
5/03 8:00am AP Exams begin
5/08 8:00am Driver’s Ed Class
5/13 Rising Seniors – Individual Pictures
Have a great Spring Break!!!!!
Sincerely,
Woody Wilder
Head of Upper School
Enc. College Notes, College Acceptances
**JUNIORS!! Don’t forget!! You need to take the SAT and/or ACT at least two times before the end of the school year.
≈ ARTS IN APRIL ≈
From 2 – 4 pm on Saturday, April 10th, The O’Neal School will be celebrating the arts with musical performances by all Lower and Middle School students, art exhibits from all divisions, and film from the Upper School.
In addition, Upper School drama will present Shakespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING on Friday, April 9th,
Saturday, April 10th and Sunday, April 11th, at 7:00 pm. Mark your calendars and join us for a wonderful display
of O’Neal talent!
Woody Wilder, Head of Upper School
Blanche Hancock, College Counselor, Asst. Head of Upper School
March, 2010
COLLEGE COUNSELING NOTES……
All juniors should plan to take the SAT and/or ACT twice before the end of this school year. The ACT is offered at O’Neal on April 10th with a March 5th registration deadline. The SAT is offered at O’Neal on May 1st and June 5th. Deadlines are March 25th for the May 1st test and April 29th for the June 5th test.
Scholarships/Awards/Contests
The Arts Council of Moore County is sponsoring the Barnes-Travis Arts Scholarship Fund to middle and high school students with a demonstrated talent and career interest in the arts. The funds may be used for private arts instruction in any art genre or to attend a special art program, such as a summer music camp. Last year’s winner was Leslie Proulx!! Deadline for application is March 12 at 5pm.
Enriching Summer Opportunities
The Broyhill Leadership Conference is open to rising 10th graders and up who are interested in personal development and leadership training. Cost is only $220 for BLC Handbook, all meetings, 11 meals, and four nights’ lodging. The Conference runs from June 28 – July 2, 2010 at Queens University of Charlotte.
We have had O’Neal students attend this conference in the past.
LENS @ Wake Forest is a three-week residential experience for rising juniors and seniors that includes mini research groups, going on study trips, writing blogs, and testing ideas through service projects. Space is limited to only 36 students. Apply at www.wfu.edu/lens. This year’s program of study is based on a current global challenge – sustainability.
The July Experience @ Davidson is offered to rising juniors and seniors. Students will spend three weeks at Davidson and will take two courses in traditional liberal arts disciplines. Anthropology, Political Science, and Writing are just a few of the courses offered. Scholarships based on need are available. Visit www.davidson.edu/julyexperience for more info.
The Shelton Challenge is a one-week summer experience for rising 9th – 12th graders. Students will participate in team-building activities and assess personal leadership skills. The Shelton Challenge will be held on four different North Carolina Universities this summer for one-week periods. More info is available in the office.
Summer in New York City is a Pre-College Program at Barnard College of Columbia University. Masterpieces of Art in New York City, Architecture and Design in New York City, and Musical Theatre Writing Workshop are just a few of the courses students will be able to take. To find out more info, visit www.barnard.edu/pcp.
PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists) is a six-week residential program at Boston University and is limited to 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics. Financial assistance is available. Visit www.promys.org for more info.
ActionQuest and Lifeworks offer international educational opportunities for teenagers. Lifeworks is land-based and includes up to 100 hours of community service work. ActionQuest is focused on travel and adventure aboard sailing vessels and offers leadership and water sports certification programs. Visit www.lifeworks-international.com/go or www.actionquest.com/go for more info.
Spirit Ocean Adventure is certified by the United States Coast Guard and operates as a Sail Training Vessel. The general aim of the program is to provide the conditions and tools for students to become effective leaders and offer the opportunity for personal growth and character development. Session I travels from Charleston, SC to Bermuda to Boston, MA and is an 18-day session. Session II is a 10-day round trip from Boston to Boston. Under the guidance of the crew, participants will stand watch, navigate, and ultimately assume command of the Spirit. More info is available in the office.
Summer at Georgetown University offers learning opportunities that last from eight days to ten weeks and provide a true college experience. Sports Industry Management, Environmental Science, and Forensic Science are just a few of the programs offered. Visit summer.georgetown.edu/hoyas for more info.
Boston University’s Summer Term offers four different opportunities for high school students that run from one week to six weeks. Visit bu.edu/summer/highschool for more info.
Hollins University’s Hollinsummer will take place July 11-23 and is open to 100 young women who are rising freshmen through seniors. Students will take two noncredit classes, live on campus with girls from all over the country, and enjoy a full program of extracurricular activities. Explorations in Forensic Chemistry and Psychology: The Human Mind are just a few of the courses offered. Visit www.hollins.edu for more info.
Open Houses/Info Sessions
NC State University will host an Engineering Open House on Saturday, March 27th from 9am until 1pm. Visit www.engr.ncsu.edu for more info and on-line registration.
The PGA Golf Management Program at Campbell University is hosting a PGA Golf Visitation Day on Monday, April 12th for rising juniors and seniors. Campbell’s four and one-half year program is one of only nineteen sanctioned by the PGA. Space is limited. Registration forms are in the office or visit www.campbell.edu/pgagm.
CLASS OF 2010 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES (to date)
Christian Bolduc Wingate University; High Point University
Danielle Bradshaw Washington University in St. Louis
Ryan Brooks Savannah College of Art & Design; Appalachian State University
Ellen Cowherd Wake Forest University; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Emma Craven Gardner-Webb University; Columbia College
Whitney Cutler University of Alabama
Dante DelGuercio University of North Carolina at Wilmington; High Point University
Andrew Dembosky High Point University
Alex DiMaggio Florida State University; NC State University;
University of South Carolina; University of San Diego
Meri Liz Faulkner NC State University; Elon University; Appalachian State University;
University of South Carolina; Clemson University
Kate Fedder University of Kansas; University of Georgia; NC State University;
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Zach Horner High Point University; Gardner-Webb University;
Elon University ($14,000 Presidential Scholarship)
Abby Howe University of North Carolina at Asheville;
Western Carolina University; Appalachian State University
Andy Jackson University of Pittsburgh, University of North Carolina at Charlotte;
University of Georgia; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Duquesne University ($52,000 Academic Scholarship);
University of West Virginia Honors College ($32,000 Academic Scholarship)
Katie Jenkins University of North Carolina at Wilmington;
Elon University ($16,000 Presidential Scholarship);
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Katherine Kelly Clemson University
Jay Lassiter Elon University
Jide Lawal University of Pittsburgh ($40,000 Academic Scholarship); Emory University;
Wake Forest University; University of South Carolina; University of Maryland
Olivia Matcham Wingate University, East Carolina University; High Point University;
NC State University; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Caroline McHenry University of Pittsburgh Honors College; University of South Carolina;
Elon University ($16,000 Presidential Scholarship); Clemson University
Tommy Miller Appalachian State University; Elon University
Amanda Morcom Gardner-Webb University ($8,000 Cantrell Great Choice Scholarship,
$30,000 Academic Scholarship)
Nicole Moser Catholic University of America ($ 64,000 Academic Scholarship);
College of Charleston; Tulane University;
Duquesne University ($36,000 Academic Scholarship)
Corbin O’Donnell College of Charleston; University of North Carolina at Wilmington;
Arizona State University;
Pennsylvania State University ($32,000 Academic Scholarship)
Mark Pracht The Citadel; Western Carolina University
Lauren Proulx High Point University; Appalachian State University; Western Carolina University
Leslie Proulx Appalachian State University; Western Carolina University
Blair Puleo Tulane University ($30,000 Leadership Award); NC State University;
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Alexia Samaras University of Georgia; Elon University ($18,000 Presidential Scholarship);
Wake Forest University; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Tulane University
Virginia Scarpa Guilford College
John Schoemmell Wingate University ($32,000 merit-based scholarship);
High Point University; UNC-Pembroke
Jon Shudra University of North Carolina at Charlotte; East Carolina University;
Methodist University ($54,000 Presidential Scholarship)
Sydney Swartz NC State University; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
University of Miami
Samantha Thompson University of St. Andrews; College of Charleston Honors College;
Boston College Honors College; University of the South;
Rhodes College ($52,000 Presidential Scholarship);
Wake Forest University
Christopher Waddell Elon University; Green Mountain College; Appalachian State University;
University of Vermont
Christopher Webster University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Appalachian State University
Taylor Woodell Meredith College ($48,000 Academic Award); East Carolina University;
College of Charleston; Appalachian State University