Senior Salute Information and Application 2016-2017 School Year

Senior Salute represents the leaders and role models of our school, the best of the best. These are students that have succeeded in and participated in academics, extra-curricular activities, and community service. In order to apply and compete for this award, the senior must first have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better. This cannot be a 3.49 rounded up but an actual 3.5 grade point average.

If the student does have the grade point average to apply, he or she must complete and turn in the Senior Salute application with a current photo by the deadline of January 16, 2017 no later than 3:00pm, NO EXCEPTIONS! Even if student is absent from school that day, no applications will be accepted after this date and time! Students may turn applications in any time before that date and time. All applications should be given to Asst. Principal Sean Ferguson.

Applicants will complete an application, an essay and an interview. Directions for application must be followed precisely for a score to be given for each part of the application. If you leave out any information requested on the application, a score will not be given for that item, NO EXCEPTIONS! For example, if you do not have a sponsor sign for verification of the activity, no credit will be given. Again, NO EXCEPTIONS!

The essay portion of the process will be January 18, 2017 during 7th and 8th periods in the library. At that time the topic will be given and students must complete the essay in the allotted amount of time. There will be no makeups on the essay. This will be the only opportunity. The interviews will be conducted on Monday, January 23, 2017. There will be no other opportunities for interviews except on this scheduled day.

The awards/ acknowledgements that the Senior Salute winners receive are a photo session from Kerry Carter Photography, a photo in the yearbook under the Senior Salute section, a medallion presented at the Senior Awards Ceremony that will be worn at graduation, and a framed composite of photos that will be displayed at graduation. After the graduation ceremony, these portraits may be taken home.

Kerry Carter Photography is the official Senior Salute photographer for the composites. You will receive a free session and every picture needed for the composite: an 11x14 and three 4x6s. Kerry Carter Photography will frame the photos you choose and they will be displayed at graduation before you take them home. You may also choose to purchase additional portrait packages after viewing your proofs but the initial 4 photos and frame are free to the Senior Salute winners. The phone number for Kerry Carter Photography is 304 633 9752.

Senior Salute winners will be notified at the end of the day on January 23 after interviews or possibly January 24th at the end of the day. This will depend on the number of applicants judges have to get through. A list will be posted outside of the library by the end of one of those days.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me.Good luck!

Marsha Thompson/ Sponsor

Senior Salute Application

2016-2017

The following information is requested along with a current photo for all seniors applying for the Senior Salute Award. Please do not write your name on the photo. This information is only for the Senior Salute sponsor and will not be seen or used by the selection committee. Each student will be given a code and that is all the committee will have access to during the judging process. The committee will only be using the coded application. The photo will only be used after interviews while judges are deliberating.

NAME:______

ADDRESS:______

PHONE:______

PARENTS/GUARDIANS:______

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AGREEMENT: If selected as a Senior Salute winner, you will need to schedule an appointment with Kerry Carter Photography. This is the official Senior Salute photographer for the composites. You will receive every picture needed for the composite free and session is also free. You may, if you choose, select additional portrait packages for a fee after viewing your proofs but no purchases are required. All sessions must be scheduled and completed in February. Please sign that you understand and agree to this if chosen as a Senior Salute winner.

SIGNED (STUDENT)______

SIGNED (PARENT/GUARDIAN)______

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This application must be returned to Asst. Principal Sean Ferguson on or before January 16, 2017 by 3:00pm, NO EXCEPTIONS!

Applications must be typed!

SENIOR SALUTE APPLICATION CODE______

GPA______

CLASS COURSES 9-12

List the courses you have taken and/or are presently taking.

9th grade / 11th grade
10th grade / 12th grade

GUIDANCE OFFICE VERIFICATION

SIGNATURE OF GUIDANCE COUNSELOR______

CODE______

For each of the following items, please include the name of activity, years participated (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th), awards and honors received. Under verification, type out the name of the sponsor involved and provide a phone number or email in case of need to reach for further verification or explanation. The sponsor must sign beside of their name. NO POINTS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ACTIVITIES NOT CONFIRMED BY SIGNATURE OF SPONSOR!

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS: List and explain participation in academic competitions. (1 page limit)(20 points)

ACTIVITY / VERIFICATION

CODE______

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: List school clubs and activities in which you have or are participation. Include offices held, committees and years involved. (1 page limit) (20 points)

ACTIVITY / VERIFICATION

CODE______

PERFORMING ARTS/SPORTS: List involvement in performing arts (both in and out of school) and any sports in which you have been active in ( in and out of school). Indicate any special awards or recognition you have received. If you have won multiple awards in particular area, do not list each award. (1 page limit) (20 points)

ACTIVITY / VERIFICATION

CODE______

For each of the following items, please include the name of activity, years participated (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th), awards and honors received. Under verification, type out the name of the sponsor involved and provide a phone number or email in case of need to reach for further verification or explanation. The sponsor must sign beside of their name. NO POINTS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ACTIVITIES NOT CONFIRMED BY SIGNATURE OF SPONSOR!

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: List and describe briefly community, civic and church activities. Include any after-school employment and hours worked per week. (1 page)(20 points)

ACTIVITY / VERIFICATION

SENIOR SALUTE ESSAY (70 pts) 750-850 words, double-spaced, font 12

Scheduled for January 18, 2017 during 7th and 8th periods.

Topic will be given during that time and that time only.

There will be no opportunities for makeup.

Students will be graded on:

*(14pts) Focus – The single controlling point made with an awareness of task about specific topic.

**(14pts) Content- The presence of ideas developed through facts, examples, anecdotes, details, opinions, statistics, reasons and/or explanations.

**(14pts) Organization – The order developed and sustained within and across paragraphs using transitional devices and including introduction and conclusion.

**(14pts) Style – The choice, use and arrangement of words and sentence structures that create tone and voice.

**(14pts) Conventions – Grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation.

Senior Salute Interview (100 pts)

Scheduled for January 23, 2017. Students will be given a time to interview.

Students should wear professional attire as if they were interviewing for a job.

Students will be scored on:

* (25 pts) First impressions

* (25 pts) Interview Content

*(25 pts) Interview skills/ techniques

*(25 pts) Overall impression